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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.66, 3,144.44 and 866.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.66, 3,144.44 and 866.11 is: 1,298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.66 : 3,144.44 = 866.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.66/3,144.44 = 866.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.66x = 3,144.44 × 866.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.66x = 2,723,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723,420.90/2,097.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.31

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