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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.48, 4,257.60 and 864.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.48, 4,257.60 and 864.04 is: 1,296.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.48 : 4,257.60 = 864.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.48/4,257.60 = 864.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.48x = 4,257.60 × 864.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.48x = 3,678,736.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,736.70/2,838.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.02

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