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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.51, 3,927.32 and 863.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.51, 3,927.32 and 863.54 is: 1,295.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.51 : 3,927.32 = 863.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.51/3,927.32 = 863.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.51x = 3,927.32 × 863.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.51x = 3,391,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,373.96/2,618.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.15

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