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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.40, 3,252.03 and 868.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.40, 3,252.03 and 868.78 is: 1,304.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.40 : 3,252.03 = 868.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.40/3,252.03 = 868.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.40x = 3,252.03 × 868.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.40x = 2,825,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,298.62/2,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.14

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