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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.08, 3,933.25 and 867.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.08, 3,933.25 and 867.24 is: 1,300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.08 : 3,933.25 = 867.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.08/3,933.25 = 867.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.08x = 3,933.25 × 867.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.08x = 3,411,072.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,072.00/2,622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.90

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