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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.55, 4,070.73 and 864.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.55, 4,070.73 and 864.12 is: 1,296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.55 : 4,070.73 = 864.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.55/4,070.73 = 864.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.55x = 4,070.73 × 864.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.55x = 3,517,599.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,599.21/2,713.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.31

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