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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.92, 4,063.39 and 861.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.92, 4,063.39 and 861.33 is: 1,292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.92 : 4,063.39 = 861.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.92/4,063.39 = 861.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.92x = 4,063.39 × 861.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.92x = 3,499,919.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,499,919.71/2,708.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.00

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