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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.24, 3,951.77 and 2,467.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.24, 3,951.77 and 2,467.91 is: 3,401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.24 : 3,951.77 = 2,467.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.24/3,951.77 = 2,467.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.24x = 3,951.77 × 2,467.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.24x = 9,752,612.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,752,612.70/2,867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.39

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