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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.57, 4,067.41 and 862.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.57, 4,067.41 and 862.70 is: 1,294.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.57 : 4,067.41 = 862.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.57/4,067.41 = 862.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.57x = 4,067.41 × 862.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.57x = 3,508,932.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,932.11/2,711.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.06

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