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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.97, 4,067.92 and 863.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.97, 4,067.92 and 863.22 is: 1,294.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.97 : 4,067.92 = 863.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.97/4,067.92 = 863.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.97x = 4,067.92 × 863.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.97x = 3,511,509.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,509.90/2,711.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.82

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