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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.44, 4,069.13 and 863.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.44, 4,069.13 and 863.07 is: 1,294.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.44 : 4,069.13 = 863.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.44/4,069.13 = 863.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.44x = 4,069.13 × 863.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.44x = 3,511,939.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,939.71/2,712.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.76

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