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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.93, 4,077.40 and 868.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.93, 4,077.40 and 868.87 is: 1,303.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.93 : 4,077.40 = 868.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.93/4,077.40 = 868.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.93x = 4,077.40 × 868.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.93x = 3,542,730.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,730.54/2,717.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.47

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