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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.20, 4,069.73 and 864.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.20, 4,069.73 and 864.43 is: 1,296.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.20 : 4,069.73 = 864.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.20/4,069.73 = 864.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.20x = 4,069.73 × 864.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.20x = 3,517,972.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,972.03/2,713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.61

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