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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.13, 4,070.31 and 864.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.13, 4,070.31 and 864.35 is: 1,296.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.13 : 4,070.31 = 864.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.13/4,070.31 = 864.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.13x = 4,070.31 × 864.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.13x = 3,518,184.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,184.79/2,713.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.72

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