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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.07, 2,949.23 and 870.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.07, 2,949.23 and 870.84 is: 1,305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.07 : 2,949.23 = 870.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.07/2,949.23 = 870.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.07x = 2,949.23 × 870.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.07x = 2,568,303.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,303.10/1,967.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.65

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