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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.32, 4,375.97 and 865.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.32, 4,375.97 and 865.32 is: 1,297.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.32 : 4,375.97 = 865.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.32/4,375.97 = 865.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.32x = 4,375.97 × 865.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.32x = 3,786,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,592.48/2,917.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.97

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