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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.42, 3,490.18 and 866.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.42, 3,490.18 and 866.67 is: 1,299.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.42 : 3,490.18 = 866.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.42/3,490.18 = 866.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.42x = 3,490.18 × 866.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.42x = 3,024,832.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,832.13/2,327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.65

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