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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.74, 4,224.60 and 868.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.74, 4,224.60 and 868.51 is: 1,302.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.74 : 4,224.60 = 868.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.74/4,224.60 = 868.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.74x = 4,224.60 × 868.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.74x = 3,669,107.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,107.35/2,816.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.61

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