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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.03, 4,075.58 and 868.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.03, 4,075.58 and 868.28 is: 1,302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.03 : 4,075.58 = 868.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.03/4,075.58 = 868.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.03x = 4,075.58 × 868.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.03x = 3,538,726.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,726.40/2,717.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.42

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