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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.95, 4,073.85 and 867.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.95, 4,073.85 and 867.18 is: 1,300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.95 : 4,073.85 = 867.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.95/4,073.85 = 867.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.95x = 4,073.85 × 867.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.95x = 3,532,761.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,761.24/2,715.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.75

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