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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.66, 4,070.30 and 864.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.66, 4,070.30 and 864.70 is: 1,296.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.66 : 4,070.30 = 864.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.66/4,070.30 = 864.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.66x = 4,070.30 × 864.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.66x = 3,519,588.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,588.41/2,713.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.99

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