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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.84, 3,380.67 and 867.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.84, 3,380.67 and 867.01 is: 1,299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.84 : 3,380.67 = 867.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.84/3,380.67 = 867.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.84x = 3,380.67 × 867.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.84x = 2,931,074.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,074.70/2,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.90

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