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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.57, 4,070.66 and 864.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.57, 4,070.66 and 864.04 is: 1,296.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.57 : 4,070.66 = 864.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.57/4,070.66 = 864.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.57x = 4,070.66 × 864.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.57x = 3,517,213.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,213.07/2,713.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.16

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