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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.57, 4,379.34 and 867.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.57, 4,379.34 and 867.57 is: 1,301.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.57 : 4,379.34 = 867.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.57/4,379.34 = 867.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.57x = 4,379.34 × 867.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.57x = 3,799,384.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,799,384.00/2,919.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.35

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