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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.10, 3,933.82 and 867.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.10, 3,933.82 and 867.78 is: 1,301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.10 : 3,933.82 = 867.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.10/3,933.82 = 867.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.10x = 3,933.82 × 867.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.10x = 3,413,666.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,666.31/2,623.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.39

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