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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.75, 4,076.92 and 868.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.75, 4,076.92 and 868.43 is: 1,302.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.75 : 4,076.92 = 868.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.75/4,076.92 = 868.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.75x = 4,076.92 × 868.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.75x = 3,540,499.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,499.25/2,717.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.73

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