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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.83, 2,952.26 and 871.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.83, 2,952.26 and 871.94 is: 1,308.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.83 : 2,952.26 = 871.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.83/2,952.26 = 871.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.83x = 2,952.26 × 871.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.83x = 2,574,177.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,177.73/1,967.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.13

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