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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.10, 4,068.26 and 863.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.10, 4,068.26 and 863.02 is: 1,294.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.10 : 4,068.26 = 863.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.10/4,068.26 = 863.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.10x = 4,068.26 × 863.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.10x = 3,510,989.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,510,989.75/2,712.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.57

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