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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.77, 4,069.15 and 863.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.77, 4,069.15 and 863.88 is: 1,295.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.77 : 4,069.15 = 863.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.77/4,069.15 = 863.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.77x = 4,069.15 × 863.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.77x = 3,515,273.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,273.64/2,712.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.83

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