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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.30, 3,249.63 and 867.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.30, 3,249.63 and 867.06 is: 1,300.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.30 : 3,249.63 = 867.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.30/3,249.63 = 867.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.30x = 3,249.63 × 867.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.30x = 2,817,624.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,624.19/2,166.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.66

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