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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.45, 4,074.89 and 867.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.45, 4,074.89 and 867.82 is: 1,301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.45 : 4,074.89 = 867.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.45/4,074.89 = 867.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.45x = 4,074.89 × 867.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.45x = 3,536,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,266.70/2,716.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.80

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