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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.86, 3,057.19 and 867.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.86, 3,057.19 and 867.84 is: 1,301.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.86 : 3,057.19 = 867.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.86/3,057.19 = 867.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.86x = 3,057.19 × 867.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.86x = 2,653,147.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,147.43/2,037.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.93

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