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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.70, 4,077.15 and 868.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.70, 4,077.15 and 868.92 is: 1,303.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.70 : 4,077.15 = 868.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.70/4,077.15 = 868.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.70x = 4,077.15 × 868.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.70x = 3,542,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,717.18/2,717.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.57

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