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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.45, 4,064.10 and 861.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.45, 4,064.10 and 861.22 is: 1,291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.45 : 4,064.10 = 861.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.45/4,064.10 = 861.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.45x = 4,064.10 × 861.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.45x = 3,500,084.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,084.20/2,710.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.33

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