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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.65, 3,379.66 and 866.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.65, 3,379.66 and 866.27 is: 1,299.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.65 : 3,379.66 = 866.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.65/3,379.66 = 866.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.65x = 3,379.66 × 866.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.65x = 2,927,704.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,704.35/2,253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.10

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