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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.68, 3,488.92 and 865.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.68, 3,488.92 and 865.44 is: 1,297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.68 : 3,488.92 = 865.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.68/3,488.92 = 865.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.68x = 3,488.92 × 865.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.68x = 3,019,450.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,450.92/2,326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.75

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