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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.54, 4,066.31 and 861.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.54, 4,066.31 and 861.45 is: 1,292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.54 : 4,066.31 = 861.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.54/4,066.31 = 861.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.54x = 4,066.31 × 861.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.54x = 3,502,922.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,922.75/2,710.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.33

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