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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.29, 3,275.76 and 867.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.29, 3,275.76 and 867.53 is: 1,301.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.29 : 3,275.76 = 867.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.29/3,275.76 = 867.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.29x = 3,275.76 × 867.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.29x = 2,841,803.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,803.69/2,184.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.02

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