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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.04, 4,417.50 and 865.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.04, 4,417.50 and 865.08 is: 1,297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.04 : 4,417.50 = 865.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.04/4,417.50 = 865.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.04x = 4,417.50 × 865.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.04x = 3,821,490.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,490.90/2,945.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.60

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