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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.78, 3,486.38 and 864.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.78, 3,486.38 and 864.54 is: 1,295.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.78 : 3,486.38 = 864.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.78/3,486.38 = 864.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.78x = 3,486.38 × 864.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.78x = 3,014,110.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,110.64/2,325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.96

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