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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.05, 3,491.17 and 866.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.05, 3,491.17 and 866.41 is: 1,299.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.05 : 3,491.17 = 866.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.05/3,491.17 = 866.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.05x = 3,491.17 × 866.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.05x = 3,024,773.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,773.71/2,328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.27

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