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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.20, 3,929.22 and 863.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.20, 3,929.22 and 863.69 is: 1,295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.20 : 3,929.22 = 863.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.20/3,929.22 = 863.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.20x = 3,929.22 × 863.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.20x = 3,393,608.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,608.38/2,619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.67

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