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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.17, 4,068.04 and 863.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.17, 4,068.04 and 863.21 is: 1,294.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.17 : 4,068.04 = 863.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.17/4,068.04 = 863.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.17x = 4,068.04 × 863.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.17x = 3,511,572.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,572.81/2,712.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.75

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