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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.73, 4,077.60 and 869.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.73, 4,077.60 and 869.78 is: 1,304.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.73 : 4,077.60 = 869.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.73/4,077.60 = 869.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.73x = 4,077.60 × 869.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.73x = 3,546,614.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,614.93/2,719.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.03

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