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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.14, 3,491.30 and 866.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.14, 3,491.30 and 866.96 is: 1,300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.14 : 3,491.30 = 866.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.14/3,491.30 = 866.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.14x = 3,491.30 × 866.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.14x = 3,026,817.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,817.45/2,328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.10

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