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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.18, 3,248.18 and 866.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.18, 3,248.18 and 866.75 is: 1,300.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.18 : 3,248.18 = 866.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.18/3,248.18 = 866.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.18x = 3,248.18 × 866.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.18x = 2,815,358.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815,358.52/2,165.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.29

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