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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.68, 4,376.16 and 865.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.68, 4,376.16 and 865.68 is: 1,298.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.68 : 4,376.16 = 865.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.68/4,376.16 = 865.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.68x = 4,376.16 × 865.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.68x = 3,788,354.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,354.19/2,917.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.41

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