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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.52, 3,270.37 and 866.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.52, 3,270.37 and 866.20 is: 1,298.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.52 : 3,270.37 = 866.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.52/3,270.37 = 866.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.52x = 3,270.37 × 866.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.52x = 2,832,790.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,790.16/2,181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.54

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