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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.95, 4,067.85 and 863.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.95, 4,067.85 and 863.18 is: 1,294.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.95 : 4,067.85 = 863.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.95/4,067.85 = 863.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.95x = 4,067.85 × 863.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.95x = 3,511,266.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,266.42/2,711.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.74

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