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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.32, 3,056.66 and 867.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.32, 3,056.66 and 867.27 is: 1,301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.32 : 3,056.66 = 867.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.32/3,056.66 = 867.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.32x = 3,056.66 × 867.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.32x = 2,650,945.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,945.18/2,037.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.20

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