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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.67, 3,764.45 and 866.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.67, 3,764.45 and 866.22 is: 1,299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.67 : 3,764.45 = 866.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.67/3,764.45 = 866.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.67x = 3,764.45 × 866.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.67x = 3,260,837.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,837.55/2,509.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.31

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