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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.30, 2,951.64 and 871.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.30, 2,951.64 and 871.76 is: 1,307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.30 : 2,951.64 = 871.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.30/2,951.64 = 871.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.30x = 2,951.64 × 871.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.30x = 2,573,121.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,121.69/1,967.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.95

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