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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.13, 4,302.19 and 816.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.13, 4,302.19 and 816.13 is: 1,224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.13 : 4,302.19 = 816.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.13/4,302.19 = 816.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.13x = 4,302.19 × 816.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.13x = 3,511,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,124.81/2,868.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.19

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