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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.97, 3,639.50 and 866.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.97, 3,639.50 and 866.13 is: 1,299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.97 : 3,639.50 = 866.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.97/3,639.50 = 866.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.97x = 3,639.50 × 866.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.97x = 3,152,275.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,275.80/2,425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.39

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