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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.66, 4,296.72 and 1,303.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.66, 4,296.72 and 1,303.17 is: 1,953.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.66 : 4,296.72 = 1,303.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.66/4,296.72 = 1,303.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.66x = 4,296.72 × 1,303.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.66x = 5,599,356.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,599,356.60/2,866.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.27

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