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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.62, 3,487.75 and 864.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.62, 3,487.75 and 864.42 is: 1,296.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.62 : 3,487.75 = 864.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.62/3,487.75 = 864.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.62x = 3,487.75 × 864.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.62x = 3,014,878.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,878.69/2,325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.38

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