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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.45, 4,254.68 and 862.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.45, 4,254.68 and 862.10 is: 1,293.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.45 : 4,254.68 = 862.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.45/4,254.68 = 862.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.45x = 4,254.68 × 862.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.45x = 3,667,959.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,959.63/2,836.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.15

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