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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.10, 4,069.76 and 864.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.10, 4,069.76 and 864.02 is: 1,296.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.10 : 4,069.76 = 864.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.10/4,069.76 = 864.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.10x = 4,069.76 × 864.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.10x = 3,516,354.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,354.04/2,713.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.07

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