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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.10, 4,068.43 and 863.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.10, 4,068.43 and 863.87 is: 1,295.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.10 : 4,068.43 = 863.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.10/4,068.43 = 863.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.10x = 4,068.43 × 863.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.10x = 3,514,572.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,572.12/2,713.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.41

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