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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.99, 2,951.22 and 651.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.99, 2,951.22 and 651.34 is: 976.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.99 : 2,951.22 = 651.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.99/2,951.22 = 651.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.99x = 2,951.22 × 651.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.99x = 1,922,240.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,240.26/1,967.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.76

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