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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.13, 4,069.18 and 864.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.13, 4,069.18 and 864.27 is: 1,296.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.13 : 4,069.18 = 864.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.13/4,069.18 = 864.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.13x = 4,069.18 × 864.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.13x = 3,516,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,870.20/2,713.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.24

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