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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.38, 4,072.12 and 865.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.38, 4,072.12 and 865.44 is: 1,298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.38 : 4,072.12 = 865.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.38/4,072.12 = 865.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.38x = 4,072.12 × 865.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.38x = 3,524,173.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,173.37/2,714.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.34

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