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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.13, 4,073.24 and 866.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.13, 4,073.24 and 866.19 is: 1,299.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.13 : 4,073.24 = 866.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.13/4,073.24 = 866.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.13x = 4,073.24 × 866.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.13x = 3,528,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,201.92/2,715.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.46

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