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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.67, 3,057.22 and 867.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.67, 3,057.22 and 867.93 is: 1,301.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.67 : 3,057.22 = 867.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.67/3,057.22 = 867.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.67x = 3,057.22 × 867.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.67x = 2,653,433.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,433.33/2,038.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.55

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