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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.89, 3,766.64 and 867.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.89, 3,766.64 and 867.81 is: 1,301.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.89 : 3,766.64 = 867.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.89/3,766.64 = 867.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.89x = 3,766.64 × 867.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.89x = 3,268,727.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,727.86/2,510.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.82

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