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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.92, 3,181.64 and 967.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.92, 3,181.64 and 967.04 is: 1,449.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.92 : 3,181.64 = 967.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.92/3,181.64 = 967.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.92x = 3,181.64 × 967.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.92x = 3,076,773.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,773.15/2,121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.99

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