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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.67, 3,491.70 and 866.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.67, 3,491.70 and 866.46 is: 1,299.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.67 : 3,491.70 = 866.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.67/3,491.70 = 866.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.67x = 3,491.70 × 866.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.67x = 3,025,418.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,418.38/2,327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.76

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