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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.38, 3,489.08 and 864.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.38, 3,489.08 and 864.27 is: 1,296.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.38 : 3,489.08 = 864.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.38/3,489.08 = 864.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.38x = 3,489.08 × 864.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.38x = 3,015,502.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,015,502.85/2,325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.78

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