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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.66, 3,031.50 and 967.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.66, 3,031.50 and 967.27 is: 1,449.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.66 : 3,031.50 = 967.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.66/3,031.50 = 967.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.66x = 3,031.50 × 967.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.66x = 2,932,279.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,279.01/2,022.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.71

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