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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.48, 4,070.83 and 864.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.48, 4,070.83 and 864.70 is: 1,297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.48 : 4,070.83 = 864.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.48/4,070.83 = 864.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.48x = 4,070.83 × 864.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.48x = 3,520,046.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,046.70/2,713.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.24

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