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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.51, 4,076.24 and 868.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.51, 4,076.24 and 868.64 is: 1,302.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.51 : 4,076.24 = 868.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.51/4,076.24 = 868.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.51x = 4,076.24 × 868.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.51x = 3,540,760.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,760.39/2,717.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.95

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