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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.92, 3,096.18 and 967.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.92, 3,096.18 and 967.92 is: 1,452.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.92 : 3,096.18 = 967.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.92/3,096.18 = 967.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.92x = 3,096.18 × 967.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.92x = 2,996,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,854.55/2,062.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.72

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