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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.26, 4,068.35 and 863.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.26, 4,068.35 and 863.35 is: 1,295.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.26 : 4,068.35 = 863.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.26/4,068.35 = 863.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.26x = 4,068.35 × 863.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.26x = 3,512,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,398.72/2,712.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.01

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