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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.65, 4,075.22 and 868.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.65, 4,075.22 and 868.35 is: 1,302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.65 : 4,075.22 = 868.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.65/4,075.22 = 868.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.65x = 4,075.22 × 868.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.65x = 3,538,717.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,717.29/2,717.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.13

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