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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.60, 4,069.24 and 864.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.60, 4,069.24 and 864.08 is: 1,295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.60 : 4,069.24 = 864.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.60/4,069.24 = 864.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.60x = 4,069.24 × 864.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.60x = 3,516,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,148.90/2,713.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.75

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