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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.77, 3,639.26 and 866.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.77, 3,639.26 and 866.36 is: 1,299.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.77 : 3,639.26 = 866.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.77/3,639.26 = 866.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.77x = 3,639.26 × 866.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.77x = 3,152,890.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,890.01/2,426.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.21

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