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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.86, 4,072.26 and 866.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.86, 4,072.26 and 866.54 is: 1,299.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.86 : 4,072.26 = 866.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.86/4,072.26 = 866.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.86x = 4,072.26 × 866.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.86x = 3,528,776.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,776.18/2,715.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.32

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