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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.92, 4,064.89 and 862.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.92, 4,064.89 and 862.33 is: 1,293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.92 : 4,064.89 = 862.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.92/4,064.89 = 862.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.92x = 4,064.89 × 862.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.92x = 3,505,276.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,276.59/2,709.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.50

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