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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.78, 3,032.70 and 867.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.78, 3,032.70 and 867.50 is: 1,301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.78 : 3,032.70 = 867.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.78/3,032.70 = 867.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.78x = 3,032.70 × 867.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.78x = 2,630,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,867.25/2,021.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.26

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