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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.01, 3,932.16 and 866.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.01, 3,932.16 and 866.60 is: 1,299.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.01 : 3,932.16 = 866.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.01/3,932.16 = 866.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.01x = 3,932.16 × 866.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.01x = 3,407,619.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,407,619.69/2,622.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.62

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