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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.14, 4,068.17 and 863.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.14, 4,068.17 and 863.23 is: 1,294.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.14 : 4,068.17 = 863.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.14/4,068.17 = 863.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.14x = 4,068.17 × 863.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.14x = 3,511,766.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,766.39/2,712.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.83

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