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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.54, 3,932.99 and 867.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.54, 3,932.99 and 867.15 is: 1,300.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.54 : 3,932.99 = 867.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.54/3,932.99 = 867.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.54x = 3,932.99 × 867.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.54x = 3,410,492.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,492.09/2,622.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.45

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