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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.28, 4,065.56 and 861.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.28, 4,065.56 and 861.53 is: 1,292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.28 : 4,065.56 = 861.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.28/4,065.56 = 861.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.28x = 4,065.56 × 861.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.28x = 3,502,607.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,607.76/2,710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.34

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