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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.27, 4,075.81 and 868.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.27, 4,075.81 and 868.49 is: 1,302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.27 : 4,075.81 = 868.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.27/4,075.81 = 868.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.27x = 4,075.81 × 868.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.27x = 3,539,800.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,800.23/2,717.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.70

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