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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,918.50, 4,377.75 and 866.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,918.50, 4,377.75 and 866.50 is: 1,299.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,918.50 : 4,377.75 = 866.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,918.50/4,377.75 = 866.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,918.50x = 4,377.75 × 866.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,918.50x = 3,793,320.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,320.38/2,918.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.75

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