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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.71, 4,077.67 and 869.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.71, 4,077.67 and 869.58 is: 1,304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.71 : 4,077.67 = 869.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.71/4,077.67 = 869.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.71x = 4,077.67 × 869.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.71x = 3,545,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,850.08/2,718.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.24

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