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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.95, 4,072.35 and 866.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.95, 4,072.35 and 866.18 is: 1,299.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.95 : 4,072.35 = 866.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.95/4,072.35 = 866.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.95x = 4,072.35 × 866.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.95x = 3,527,367.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,367.76/2,714.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.24

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