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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.96, 2,716.69 and 1,401.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.96, 2,716.69 and 1,401.17 is: 1,934.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.96 : 2,716.69 = 1,401.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.96/2,716.69 = 1,401.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.96x = 2,716.69 × 1,401.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.96x = 3,806,530.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,530.07/1,967.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.25

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