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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.24, 4,075.14 and 867.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.24, 4,075.14 and 867.64 is: 1,301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.24 : 4,075.14 = 867.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.24/4,075.14 = 867.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.24x = 4,075.14 × 867.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.24x = 3,535,754.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,754.47/2,716.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.71

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