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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.72, 4,379.82 and 867.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.72, 4,379.82 and 867.72 is: 1,301.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.72 : 4,379.82 = 867.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.72/4,379.82 = 867.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.72x = 4,379.82 × 867.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.72x = 3,800,457.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,457.41/2,919.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.65

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