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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.61, 3,055.51 and 867.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.61, 3,055.51 and 867.57 is: 1,300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.61 : 3,055.51 = 867.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.61/3,055.51 = 867.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.61x = 3,055.51 × 867.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.61x = 2,650,868.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,868.81/2,037.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.97

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