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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.38, 4,067.22 and 862.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.38, 4,067.22 and 862.56 is: 1,293.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.38 : 4,067.22 = 862.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.38/4,067.22 = 862.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.38x = 4,067.22 × 862.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.38x = 3,508,221.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,221.28/2,711.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.89

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