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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.63, 4,299.16 and 813.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.63, 4,299.16 and 813.63 is: 1,220.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.63 : 4,299.16 = 813.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.63/4,299.16 = 813.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.63x = 4,299.16 × 813.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.63x = 3,497,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,904.06/2,865.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.64

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