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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.60, 3,491.04 and 866.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.60, 3,491.04 and 866.40 is: 1,299.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.60 : 3,491.04 = 866.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.60/3,491.04 = 866.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.60x = 3,491.04 × 866.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.60x = 3,024,637.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,637.06/2,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.47

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