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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.04, 3,486.96 and 864.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.04, 3,486.96 and 864.12 is: 1,295.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.04 : 3,486.96 = 864.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.04/3,486.96 = 864.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.04x = 3,486.96 × 864.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.04x = 3,013,151.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,151.88/2,326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.40

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