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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.47, 4,253.86 and 862.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.47, 4,253.86 and 862.24 is: 1,293.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.47 : 4,253.86 = 862.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.47/4,253.86 = 862.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.47x = 4,253.86 × 862.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.47x = 3,667,848.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,848.25/2,836.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.10

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