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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.40, 4,226.12 and 869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.40, 4,226.12 and 869.60 is: 1,304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.40 : 4,226.12 = 869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.40/4,226.12 = 869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.40x = 4,226.12 × 869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.40x = 3,675,033.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,033.95/2,817.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.41

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