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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.52, 3,093.38 and 967.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.52, 3,093.38 and 967.40 is: 1,450.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.52 : 3,093.38 = 967.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.52/3,093.38 = 967.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.52x = 3,093.38 × 967.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.52x = 2,992,535.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,535.81/2,062.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.91

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