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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.24, 3,933.61 and 866.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.24, 3,933.61 and 866.72 is: 1,300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.24 : 3,933.61 = 866.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.24/3,933.61 = 866.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.24x = 3,933.61 × 866.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.24x = 3,409,346.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,346.13/2,622.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.17

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