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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.82, 3,931.88 and 866.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.82, 3,931.88 and 866.43 is: 1,299.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.82 : 3,931.88 = 866.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.82/3,931.88 = 866.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.82x = 3,931.88 × 866.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.82x = 3,406,698.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,698.79/2,621.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.36

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