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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.56, 3,246.57 and 866.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.56, 3,246.57 and 866.94 is: 1,300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.56 : 3,246.57 = 866.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.56/3,246.57 = 866.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.56x = 3,246.57 × 866.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.56x = 2,814,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,581.40/2,164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.30

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