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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.54, 3,008.82 and 967.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.54, 3,008.82 and 967.28 is: 1,449.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.54 : 3,008.82 = 967.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.54/3,008.82 = 967.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.54x = 3,008.82 × 967.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.54x = 2,910,371.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,371.41/2,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.72

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