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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.10, 4,076.13 and 867.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.10, 4,076.13 and 867.66 is: 1,301.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.10 : 4,076.13 = 867.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.10/4,076.13 = 867.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.10x = 4,076.13 × 867.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.10x = 3,536,694.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,694.96/2,717.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.64

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