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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.87, 4,225.53 and 869.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.87, 4,225.53 and 869.07 is: 1,303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.87 : 4,225.53 = 869.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.87/4,225.53 = 869.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.87x = 4,225.53 × 869.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.87x = 3,672,281.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,281.36/2,816.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.68

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