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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.78, 2,943.36 and 866

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.78, 2,943.36 and 866 is: 1,299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.78 : 2,943.36 = 866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.78/2,943.36 = 866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.78x = 2,943.36 × 866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.78x = 2,548,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,949.76/1,961.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.30

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