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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.57, 4,068.91 and 863.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.57, 4,068.91 and 863.70 is: 1,295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.57 : 4,068.91 = 863.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.57/4,068.91 = 863.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.57x = 4,068.91 × 863.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.57x = 3,514,317.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,317.57/2,712.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.57

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