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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.36, 3,185.20 and 967.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.36, 3,185.20 and 967.84 is: 1,451.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.36 : 3,185.20 = 967.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.36/3,185.20 = 967.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.36x = 3,185.20 × 967.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.36x = 3,082,763.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,763.97/2,123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.83

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