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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.13, 4,297.69 and 813.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.13, 4,297.69 and 813.13 is: 1,219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.13 : 4,297.69 = 813.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.13/4,297.69 = 813.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.13x = 4,297.69 × 813.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.13x = 3,494,580.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,580.67/2,865.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.69

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