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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.34, 4,302.42 and 816.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.34, 4,302.42 and 816.34 is: 1,224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.34 : 4,302.42 = 816.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.34/4,302.42 = 816.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.34x = 4,302.42 × 816.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.34x = 3,512,237.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,237.54/2,868.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.48

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