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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.93, 3,054.72 and 867.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.93, 3,054.72 and 867.66 is: 1,300.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.93 : 3,054.72 = 867.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.93/3,054.72 = 867.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.93x = 3,054.72 × 867.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.93x = 2,650,458.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,458.36/2,037.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.56

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