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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.42, 3,009.13 and 967.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.42, 3,009.13 and 967.13 is: 1,449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.42 : 3,009.13 = 967.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.42/3,009.13 = 967.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.42x = 3,009.13 × 967.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.42x = 2,910,219.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,219.16/2,007.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.73

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