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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,596.52, 3,894.70 and 865.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,596.52, 3,894.70 and 865.16 is: 1,297.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,596.52 : 3,894.70 = 865.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,596.52/3,894.70 = 865.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,596.52x = 3,894.70 × 865.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,596.52x = 3,369,538.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,538.65/2,596.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.71

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