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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.08, 3,487.60 and 864.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.08, 3,487.60 and 864.20 is: 1,296.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.08 : 3,487.60 = 864.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.08/3,487.60 = 864.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.08x = 3,487.60 × 864.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.08x = 3,013,983.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,983.92/2,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.29

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