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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.58, 4,067.93 and 862.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.58, 4,067.93 and 862.45 is: 1,293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.58 : 4,067.93 = 862.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.58/4,067.93 = 862.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.58x = 4,067.93 × 862.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.58x = 3,508,386.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,386.23/2,711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.85

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