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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.45, 4,256.19 and 863.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.45, 4,256.19 and 863.10 is: 1,294.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.45 : 4,256.19 = 863.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.45/4,256.19 = 863.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.45x = 4,256.19 × 863.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.45x = 3,673,513.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,513.27/2,837.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.65

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