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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.54, 3,607.77 and 865.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.54, 3,607.77 and 865.66 is: 1,298.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.54 : 3,607.77 = 865.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.54/3,607.77 = 865.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.54x = 3,607.77 × 865.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.54x = 3,123,102.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,102.18/2,404.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.84

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