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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.38, 3,250.98 and 934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.38, 3,250.98 and 934.20 is: 1,401.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.38 : 3,250.98 = 934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.38/3,250.98 = 934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.38x = 3,250.98 × 934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.38x = 3,037,065.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,065.52/2,167.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.26

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