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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.15, 3,933.80 and 867.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.15, 3,933.80 and 867.69 is: 1,301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.15 : 3,933.80 = 867.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.15/3,933.80 = 867.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.15x = 3,933.80 × 867.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.15x = 3,413,314.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,314.58/2,622.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.72

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