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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.30, 4,068.45 and 863.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.30, 4,068.45 and 863.40 is: 1,295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.30 : 4,068.45 = 863.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.30/4,068.45 = 863.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.30x = 4,068.45 × 863.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.30x = 3,512,699.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,699.73/2,712.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.10

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