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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.48, 4,078.11 and 868.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.48, 4,078.11 and 868.97 is: 1,303.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.48 : 4,078.11 = 868.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.48/4,078.11 = 868.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.48x = 4,078.11 × 868.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.48x = 3,543,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,734.86/2,718.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.57

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