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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.39, 3,929.67 and 864.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.39, 3,929.67 and 864.94 is: 1,297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.39 : 3,929.67 = 864.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.39/3,929.67 = 864.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.39x = 3,929.67 × 864.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.39x = 3,398,928.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,928.77/2,619.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.60

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