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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.12, 3,174.16 and 866.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.12, 3,174.16 and 866.44 is: 1,299.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.12 : 3,174.16 = 866.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.12/3,174.16 = 866.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.12x = 3,174.16 × 866.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.12x = 2,750,219.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,219.19/2,116.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.65

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