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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.50, 4,299.75 and 814.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.50, 4,299.75 and 814.50 is: 1,221.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.50 : 4,299.75 = 814.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.50/4,299.75 = 814.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.50x = 4,299.75 × 814.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.50x = 3,502,146.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,146.38/2,866.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.75

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