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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.27, 2,943.50 and 866.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.27, 2,943.50 and 866.64 is: 1,300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.27 : 2,943.50 = 866.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.27/2,943.50 = 866.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.27x = 2,943.50 × 866.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.27x = 2,550,954.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,954.84/1,962.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.01

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