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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.93, 3,929.45 and 864.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.93, 3,929.45 and 864.96 is: 1,297.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.93 : 3,929.45 = 864.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.93/3,929.45 = 864.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.93x = 3,929.45 × 864.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.93x = 3,398,812.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,812.75/2,619.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.29

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