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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.62, 3,489.90 and 865.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.62, 3,489.90 and 865.77 is: 1,298.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.62 : 3,489.90 = 865.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.62/3,489.90 = 865.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.62x = 3,489.90 × 865.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.62x = 3,021,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,450.72/2,326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.64

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