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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.94, 4,225.59 and 869.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.94, 4,225.59 and 869.34 is: 1,304.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.94 : 4,225.59 = 869.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.94/4,225.59 = 869.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.94x = 4,225.59 × 869.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.94x = 3,673,474.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,474.41/2,816.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.07

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