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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.04, 3,927.66 and 863.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.04, 3,927.66 and 863.10 is: 1,294.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.04 : 3,927.66 = 863.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.04/3,927.66 = 863.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.04x = 3,927.66 × 863.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.04x = 3,389,963.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,963.35/2,618.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.85

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