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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.41, 3,377.34 and 865.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.41, 3,377.34 and 865.89 is: 1,298.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.41 : 3,377.34 = 865.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.41/3,377.34 = 865.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.41x = 3,377.34 × 865.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.41x = 2,924,404.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,404.93/2,251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.92

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