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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.16, 3,375.83 and 864.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.16, 3,375.83 and 864.54 is: 1,296.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.16 : 3,375.83 = 864.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.16/3,375.83 = 864.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.16x = 3,375.83 × 864.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.16x = 2,918,554.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,554.89/2,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.47

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