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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.44, 3,487.24 and 863.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.44, 3,487.24 and 863.59 is: 1,295.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.44 : 3,487.24 = 863.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.44/3,487.24 = 863.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.44x = 3,487.24 × 863.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.44x = 3,011,545.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,545.59/2,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.04

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