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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.04, 3,491.55 and 866.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.04, 3,491.55 and 866.43 is: 1,300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.04 : 3,491.55 = 866.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.04/3,491.55 = 866.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.04x = 3,491.55 × 866.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.04x = 3,025,183.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,183.67/2,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.01

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