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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.96, 3,518.87 and 865.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.96, 3,518.87 and 865.53 is: 1,298.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.96 : 3,518.87 = 865.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.96/3,518.87 = 865.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.96x = 3,518.87 × 865.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.96x = 3,045,683.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,683.22/2,345.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.27

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