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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.85, 3,934.37 and 867.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.85, 3,934.37 and 867.89 is: 1,301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.85 : 3,934.37 = 867.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.85/3,934.37 = 867.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.85x = 3,934.37 × 867.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.85x = 3,414,600.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,600.38/2,622.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.87

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