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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.75, 4,376.69 and 865.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.75, 4,376.69 and 865.75 is: 1,298.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.75 : 4,376.69 = 865.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.75/4,376.69 = 865.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.75x = 4,376.69 × 865.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.75x = 3,789,119.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,119.37/2,917.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.64

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