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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.91, 3,930.35 and 865.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.91, 3,930.35 and 865.04 is: 1,297.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.91 : 3,930.35 = 865.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.91/3,930.35 = 865.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.91x = 3,930.35 × 865.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.91x = 3,399,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,905.84/2,619.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.72

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