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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.13, 4,071.46 and 865.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.13, 4,071.46 and 865.90 is: 1,298.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.13 : 4,071.46 = 865.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.13/4,071.46 = 865.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.13x = 4,071.46 × 865.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.13x = 3,525,477.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,477.21/2,715.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.46

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