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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.84, 3,608.76 and 866.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.84, 3,608.76 and 866.80 is: 1,300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.84 : 3,608.76 = 866.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.84/3,608.76 = 866.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.84x = 3,608.76 × 866.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.84x = 3,128,073.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,073.17/2,405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.20

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