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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.91, 4,078.64 and 869.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.91, 4,078.64 and 869.56 is: 1,304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.91 : 4,078.64 = 869.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.91/4,078.64 = 869.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.91x = 4,078.64 × 869.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.91x = 3,546,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,617.85/2,718.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.43

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