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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.64, 4,073.40 and 866.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.64, 4,073.40 and 866.72 is: 1,300.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.64 : 4,073.40 = 866.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.64/4,073.40 = 866.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.64x = 4,073.40 × 866.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.64x = 3,530,507.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,507.43/2,715.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.07

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