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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.38, 4,303.29 and 816.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.38, 4,303.29 and 816.38 is: 1,224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.38 : 4,303.29 = 816.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.38/4,303.29 = 816.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.38x = 4,303.29 × 816.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.38x = 3,513,098.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,513,098.37/2,868.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.77

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