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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.60, 3,933.07 and 867.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.60, 3,933.07 and 867.27 is: 1,300.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.60 : 3,933.07 = 867.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.60/3,933.07 = 867.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.60x = 3,933.07 × 867.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.60x = 3,411,046.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,046.20/2,622.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.64

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