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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.39, 3,931.13 and 866.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.39, 3,931.13 and 866.07 is: 1,298.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.39 : 3,931.13 = 866.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.39/3,931.13 = 866.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.39x = 3,931.13 × 866.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.39x = 3,404,635.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,635.92/2,621.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.79

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