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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.13, 4,067.68 and 863.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.13, 4,067.68 and 863.27 is: 1,294.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.13 : 4,067.68 = 863.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.13/4,067.68 = 863.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.13x = 4,067.68 × 863.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.13x = 3,511,506.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,506.11/2,712.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.74

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