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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.70, 4,071.98 and 865.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.70, 4,071.98 and 865.93 is: 1,298.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.70 : 4,071.98 = 865.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.70/4,071.98 = 865.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.70x = 4,071.98 × 865.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.70x = 3,526,024.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,024.95/2,714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.86

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