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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.48, 3,488.22 and 865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.48, 3,488.22 and 865 is: 1,297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.48 : 3,488.22 = 865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.48/3,488.22 = 865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.48x = 3,488.22 × 865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.48x = 3,017,310.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017,310.30/2,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.50

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