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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.24, 3,934 and 867.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.24, 3,934 and 867.35 is: 1,301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.24 : 3,934 = 867.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.24/3,934 = 867.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.24x = 3,934 × 867.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.24x = 3,412,154.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,412,154.90/2,622.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.24

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