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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.45, 4,070.10 and 864.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.45, 4,070.10 and 864.68 is: 1,296.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.45 : 4,070.10 = 864.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.45/4,070.10 = 864.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.45x = 4,070.10 × 864.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.45x = 3,519,312.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,312.10/2,713.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.99

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