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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.96, 3,489.68 and 865.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.96, 3,489.68 and 865.32 is: 1,298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.96 : 3,489.68 = 865.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.96/3,489.68 = 865.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.96x = 3,489.68 × 865.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.96x = 3,019,689.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,689.90/2,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.26

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