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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.63, 4,300.66 and 814.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.63, 4,300.66 and 814.63 is: 1,222.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.63 : 4,300.66 = 814.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.63/4,300.66 = 814.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.63x = 4,300.66 × 814.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.63x = 3,503,425.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,425.15/2,866.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.14

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