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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.43, 4,226.43 and 869.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.43, 4,226.43 and 869.78 is: 1,304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.43 : 4,226.43 = 869.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.43/4,226.43 = 869.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.43x = 4,226.43 × 869.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.43x = 3,676,064.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,064.29/2,817.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.76

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