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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.35, 3,487.74 and 864.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.35, 3,487.74 and 864.11 is: 1,296.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.35 : 3,487.74 = 864.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.35/3,487.74 = 864.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.35x = 3,487.74 × 864.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.35x = 3,013,791.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,791.01/2,325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.06

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