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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.40, 3,379.28 and 866.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.40, 3,379.28 and 866.02 is: 1,298.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.40 : 3,379.28 = 866.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.40/3,379.28 = 866.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.40x = 3,379.28 × 866.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.40x = 2,926,524.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,524.07/2,253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.71

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