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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.82, 3,033.94 and 867.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.82, 3,033.94 and 867.57 is: 1,301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.82 : 3,033.94 = 867.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.82/3,033.94 = 867.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.82x = 3,033.94 × 867.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.82x = 2,632,155.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,155.33/2,021.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.87

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