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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.92, 3,030.36 and 866.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.92, 3,030.36 and 866.32 is: 1,298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.92 : 3,030.36 = 866.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.92/3,030.36 = 866.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.92x = 3,030.36 × 866.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.92x = 2,625,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,261.48/2,021.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.40

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