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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,596.91, 3,894.55 and 865.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,596.91, 3,894.55 and 865.13 is: 1,297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,596.91 : 3,894.55 = 865.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,596.91/3,894.55 = 865.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,596.91x = 3,894.55 × 865.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,596.91x = 3,369,270.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,270.41/2,596.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.42

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