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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.34, 3,380.28 and 866.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.34, 3,380.28 and 866.35 is: 1,299.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.34 : 3,380.28 = 866.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.34/3,380.28 = 866.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.34x = 3,380.28 × 866.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.34x = 2,928,505.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,505.58/2,253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.63

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