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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.48, 3,490.04 and 865.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.48, 3,490.04 and 865.28 is: 1,298.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.48 : 3,490.04 = 865.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.48/3,490.04 = 865.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.48x = 3,490.04 × 865.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.48x = 3,019,861.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,861.81/2,326.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.04

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