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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.98, 3,608.73 and 867.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.98, 3,608.73 and 867.10 is: 1,300.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.98 : 3,608.73 = 867.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.98/3,608.73 = 867.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.98x = 3,608.73 × 867.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.98x = 3,129,129.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,129.78/2,405.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.56

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