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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.02, 4,226.17 and 869.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.02, 4,226.17 and 869.02 is: 1,303.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.02 : 4,226.17 = 869.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.02/4,226.17 = 869.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.02x = 4,226.17 × 869.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.02x = 3,672,626.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,626.25/2,817.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.73

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