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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.08, 3,930.81 and 865.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.08, 3,930.81 and 865.69 is: 1,298.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.08 : 3,930.81 = 865.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.08/3,930.81 = 865.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.08x = 3,930.81 × 865.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.08x = 3,402,862.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,862.91/2,621.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.27

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