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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.89, 3,275.52 and 867.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.89, 3,275.52 and 867.83 is: 1,301.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.89 : 3,275.52 = 867.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.89/3,275.52 = 867.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.89x = 3,275.52 × 867.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.89x = 2,842,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,589.34/2,184.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.02

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