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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.99, 4,113.37 and 867.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.99, 4,113.37 and 867.24 is: 1,300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.99 : 4,113.37 = 867.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.99/4,113.37 = 867.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.99x = 4,113.37 × 867.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.99x = 3,567,280.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,280.08/2,741.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.98

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