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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.04, 3,247.97 and 866.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.04, 3,247.97 and 866.61 is: 1,300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.04 : 3,247.97 = 866.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.04/3,247.97 = 866.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.04x = 3,247.97 × 866.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.04x = 2,814,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,718.95/2,165.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.08

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