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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.58, 4,070.58 and 864.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.58, 4,070.58 and 864.62 is: 1,297.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.58 : 4,070.58 = 864.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.58/4,070.58 = 864.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.58x = 4,070.58 × 864.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.58x = 3,519,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,504.88/2,713.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.00

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