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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.10, 4,065.16 and 861.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.10, 4,065.16 and 861.42 is: 1,292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.10 : 4,065.16 = 861.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.10/4,065.16 = 861.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.10x = 4,065.16 × 861.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.10x = 3,501,810.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,810.13/2,710.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.13

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