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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.96, 4,254.36 and 862.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.96, 4,254.36 and 862.16 is: 1,292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.96 : 4,254.36 = 862.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.96/4,254.36 = 862.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.96x = 4,254.36 × 862.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.96x = 3,667,939.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,939.02/2,836.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.91

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