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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,596.51, 3,895.17 and 865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,596.51, 3,895.17 and 865 is: 1,297.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,596.51 : 3,895.17 = 865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,596.51/3,895.17 = 865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,596.51x = 3,895.17 × 865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,596.51x = 3,369,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,322.05/2,596.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.63

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