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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.96, 4,069.80 and 864.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.96, 4,069.80 and 864.58 is: 1,296.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.96 : 4,069.80 = 864.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.96/4,069.80 = 864.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.96x = 4,069.80 × 864.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.96x = 3,518,667.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,667.68/2,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.51

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