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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.96, 3,378.86 and 865.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.96, 3,378.86 and 865.89 is: 1,298.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.96 : 3,378.86 = 865.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.96/3,378.86 = 865.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.96x = 3,378.86 × 865.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.96x = 2,925,724.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,724.87/2,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.61

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