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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.37, 3,490.37 and 866.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.37, 3,490.37 and 866.17 is: 1,299.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.37 : 3,490.37 = 866.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.37/3,490.37 = 866.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.37x = 3,490.37 × 866.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.37x = 3,023,253.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,253.78/2,327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.00

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