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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.59, 3,207.47 and 967.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.59, 3,207.47 and 967.28 is: 1,451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.59 : 3,207.47 = 967.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.59/3,207.47 = 967.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.59x = 3,207.47 × 967.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.59x = 3,102,500.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,500.71/2,137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.40

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