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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.25, 3,932.10 and 866.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.25, 3,932.10 and 866.25 is: 1,299.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.25 : 3,932.10 = 866.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.25/3,932.10 = 866.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.25x = 3,932.10 × 866.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.25x = 3,406,181.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,181.63/2,621.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.45

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