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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.91, 3,379.59 and 867.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.91, 3,379.59 and 867.39 is: 1,301.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.91 : 3,379.59 = 867.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.91/3,379.59 = 867.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.91x = 3,379.59 × 867.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.91x = 2,931,422.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,422.57/2,252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.17

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