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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.10, 3,517.22 and 864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.10, 3,517.22 and 864 is: 1,295.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.10 : 3,517.22 = 864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.10/3,517.22 = 864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.10x = 3,517.22 × 864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.10x = 3,038,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,878.08/2,345.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.84

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