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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.05, 4,074.45 and 866.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.05, 4,074.45 and 866.54 is: 1,299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.05 : 4,074.45 = 866.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.05/4,074.45 = 866.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.05x = 4,074.45 × 866.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.05x = 3,530,662.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,662.80/2,716.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.93

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