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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.40, 4,262.70 and 866.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.40, 4,262.70 and 866.92 is: 1,300.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.40 : 4,262.70 = 866.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.40/4,262.70 = 866.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.40x = 4,262.70 × 866.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.40x = 3,695,419.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,419.88/2,841.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.56

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