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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.16, 3,933.69 and 867.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.16, 3,933.69 and 867.96 is: 1,301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.16 : 3,933.69 = 867.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.16/3,933.69 = 867.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.16x = 3,933.69 × 867.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.16x = 3,414,285.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,285.57/2,624.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.10

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