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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.04, 4,374.74 and 864.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.04, 4,374.74 and 864.04 is: 1,296.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.04 : 4,374.74 = 864.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.04/4,374.74 = 864.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.04x = 4,374.74 × 864.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.04x = 3,779,950.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,950.35/2,916.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.26

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