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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.82, 4,078.37 and 869.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.82, 4,078.37 and 869.79 is: 1,304.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.82 : 4,078.37 = 869.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.82/4,078.37 = 869.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.82x = 4,078.37 × 869.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.82x = 3,547,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,325.44/2,718.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.73

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