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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,596.45, 3,894.69 and 865.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,596.45, 3,894.69 and 865.07 is: 1,297.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,596.45 : 3,894.69 = 865.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,596.45/3,894.69 = 865.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,596.45x = 3,894.69 × 865.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,596.45x = 3,369,179.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,179.48/2,596.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.61

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