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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.27, 2,950.91 and 871.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.27, 2,950.91 and 871.34 is: 1,307.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.27 : 2,950.91 = 871.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.27/2,950.91 = 871.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.27x = 2,950.91 × 871.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.27x = 2,571,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,241.56/1,967.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.01

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