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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.56, 3,934.07 and 867.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.56, 3,934.07 and 867.56 is: 1,301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.56 : 3,934.07 = 867.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.56/3,934.07 = 867.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.56x = 3,934.07 × 867.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.56x = 3,413,050.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,050.52/2,622.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.42

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