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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.72, 4,077.18 and 868.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.72, 4,077.18 and 868.88 is: 1,303.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.72 : 4,077.18 = 868.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.72/4,077.18 = 868.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.72x = 4,077.18 × 868.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.72x = 3,542,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,580.16/2,717.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.51

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