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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.70, 3,928.46 and 863.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.70, 3,928.46 and 863.19 is: 1,294.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.70 : 3,928.46 = 863.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.70/3,928.46 = 863.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.70x = 3,928.46 × 863.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.70x = 3,391,007.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,007.39/2,618.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.92

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