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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.02, 4,069.53 and 864.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.02, 4,069.53 and 864.06 is: 1,296.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.02 : 4,069.53 = 864.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.02/4,069.53 = 864.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.02x = 4,069.53 × 864.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.02x = 3,516,318.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,318.09/2,713.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.09

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