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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.13, 4,299.91 and 814.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.13, 4,299.91 and 814.13 is: 1,221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.13 : 4,299.91 = 814.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.13/4,299.91 = 814.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.13x = 4,299.91 × 814.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.13x = 3,500,662.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,662.19/2,866.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.39

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