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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.85, 4,073.42 and 866.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.85, 4,073.42 and 866.12 is: 1,299.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.85 : 4,073.42 = 866.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.85/4,073.42 = 866.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.85x = 4,073.42 × 866.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.85x = 3,528,052.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,052.33/2,714.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.54

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