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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.50, 3,931.41 and 866.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.50, 3,931.41 and 866.10 is: 1,298.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.50 : 3,931.41 = 866.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.50/3,931.41 = 866.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.50x = 3,931.41 × 866.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.50x = 3,404,974.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,974.54/2,621.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.86

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