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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.22, 3,766.25 and 866.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.22, 3,766.25 and 866.94 is: 1,300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.22 : 3,766.25 = 866.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.22/3,766.25 = 866.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.22x = 3,766.25 × 866.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.22x = 3,265,095.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,095.94/2,510.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.72

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