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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.12, 4,074.87 and 868.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.12, 4,074.87 and 868.16 is: 1,301.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.12 : 4,074.87 = 868.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.12/4,074.87 = 868.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.12x = 4,074.87 × 868.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.12x = 3,537,652.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,537,652.58/2,717.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.98

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