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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.35, 4,075.82 and 868.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.35, 4,075.82 and 868.66 is: 1,302.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.35 : 4,075.82 = 868.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.35/4,075.82 = 868.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.35x = 4,075.82 × 868.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.35x = 3,540,501.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,501.80/2,717.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.92

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