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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718, 4,076.91 and 869.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718, 4,076.91 and 869.22 is: 1,303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718 : 4,076.91 = 869.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718/4,076.91 = 869.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718x = 4,076.91 × 869.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718x = 3,543,731.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,731.71/2,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.80

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