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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.94, 3,249.18 and 867.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.94, 3,249.18 and 867.24 is: 1,300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.94 : 3,249.18 = 867.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.94/3,249.18 = 867.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.94x = 3,249.18 × 867.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.94x = 2,817,818.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,818.86/2,165.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.97

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