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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.16, 3,056.28 and 867.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.16, 3,056.28 and 867.21 is: 1,301.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.16 : 3,056.28 = 867.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.16/3,056.28 = 867.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.16x = 3,056.28 × 867.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.16x = 2,650,436.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,436.58/2,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.04

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