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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.52, 3,490.52 and 866.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.52, 3,490.52 and 866.28 is: 1,299.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.52 : 3,490.52 = 866.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.52/3,490.52 = 866.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.52x = 3,490.52 × 866.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.52x = 3,023,767.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,767.67/2,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.14

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