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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.68, 3,182.16 and 967.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.68, 3,182.16 and 967.16 is: 1,450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.68 : 3,182.16 = 967.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.68/3,182.16 = 967.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.68x = 3,182.16 × 967.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.68x = 3,077,657.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,657.87/2,121.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.58

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