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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.26, 4,070.43 and 864.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.26, 4,070.43 and 864.32 is: 1,296.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.26 : 4,070.43 = 864.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.26/4,070.43 = 864.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.26x = 4,070.43 × 864.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.26x = 3,518,133.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,133.71/2,713.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.64

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