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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.44, 3,245.12 and 864.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.44, 3,245.12 and 864.88 is: 1,297.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.44 : 3,245.12 = 864.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.44/3,245.12 = 864.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.44x = 3,245.12 × 864.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.44x = 2,806,639.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,639.39/2,163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.30

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