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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.67, 3,251.04 and 762.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.67, 3,251.04 and 762.27 is: 1,143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.67 : 3,251.04 = 762.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.67/3,251.04 = 762.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.67x = 3,251.04 × 762.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.67x = 2,478,170.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,170.26/2,167.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.24

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