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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,596.92, 3,895.92 and 865.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,596.92, 3,895.92 and 865.50 is: 1,298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,596.92 : 3,895.92 = 865.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,596.92/3,895.92 = 865.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,596.92x = 3,895.92 × 865.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,596.92x = 3,371,918.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,918.76/2,596.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.43

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