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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.53, 4,077.68 and 869.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.53, 4,077.68 and 869.74 is: 1,304.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.53 : 4,077.68 = 869.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.53/4,077.68 = 869.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.53x = 4,077.68 × 869.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.53x = 3,546,506.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,506.86/2,718.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.57

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