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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.50, 3,027.61 and 866.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.50, 3,027.61 and 866.06 is: 1,298.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.50 : 3,027.61 = 866.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.50/3,027.61 = 866.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.50x = 3,027.61 × 866.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.50x = 2,622,091.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,091.92/2,019.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.39

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