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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.67, 4,065.59 and 861.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.67, 4,065.59 and 861.91 is: 1,292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.67 : 4,065.59 = 861.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.67/4,065.59 = 861.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.67x = 4,065.59 × 861.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.67x = 3,504,164.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,164.67/2,710.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.73

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