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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.32, 4,071.53 and 865.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.32, 4,071.53 and 865.45 is: 1,298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.32 : 4,071.53 = 865.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.32/4,071.53 = 865.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.32x = 4,071.53 × 865.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.32x = 3,523,705.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,705.64/2,714.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.19

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