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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.03, 3,929.01 and 864.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.03, 3,929.01 and 864.13 is: 1,296.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.03 : 3,929.01 = 864.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.03/3,929.01 = 864.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.03x = 3,929.01 × 864.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.03x = 3,395,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,175.41/2,619.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.35

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