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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.63, 4,297.66 and 812.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.63, 4,297.66 and 812.63 is: 1,219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.63 : 4,297.66 = 812.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.63/4,297.66 = 812.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.63x = 4,297.66 × 812.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.63x = 3,492,383.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,383.93/2,864.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.14

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