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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.90, 4,076.80 and 868.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.90, 4,076.80 and 868.99 is: 1,303.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.90 : 4,076.80 = 868.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.90/4,076.80 = 868.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.90x = 4,076.80 × 868.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.90x = 3,542,698.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,698.43/2,717.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.47

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