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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.88, 4,069.59 and 864.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.88, 4,069.59 and 864.65 is: 1,296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.88 : 4,069.59 = 864.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.88/4,069.59 = 864.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.88x = 4,069.59 × 864.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.88x = 3,518,770.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,770.99/2,713.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.58

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