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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.07, 4,075.91 and 867.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.07, 4,075.91 and 867.54 is: 1,301.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.07 : 4,075.91 = 867.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.07/4,075.91 = 867.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.07x = 4,075.91 × 867.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.07x = 3,536,014.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,014.96/2,717.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.41

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