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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.82, 3,250.38 and 934.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.82, 3,250.38 and 934.55 is: 1,401.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.82 : 3,250.38 = 934.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.82/3,250.38 = 934.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.82x = 3,250.38 × 934.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.82x = 3,037,642.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,642.63/2,167.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.24

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