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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.98, 3,933.47 and 867.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.98, 3,933.47 and 867.45 is: 1,300.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.98 : 3,933.47 = 867.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.98/3,933.47 = 867.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.98x = 3,933.47 × 867.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.98x = 3,412,084.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,412,084.21/2,622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.85

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