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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.49, 4,226.92 and 869.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.49, 4,226.92 and 869.69 is: 1,304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.49 : 4,226.92 = 869.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.49/4,226.92 = 869.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.49x = 4,226.92 × 869.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.49x = 3,676,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,110.05/2,817.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.75

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