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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.02, 2,989.71 and 1,957.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.02, 2,989.71 and 1,957.50 is: 2,700.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.02 : 2,989.71 = 1,957.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.02/2,989.71 = 1,957.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.02x = 2,989.71 × 1,957.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.02x = 5,852,357.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,852,357.33/2,167.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.65

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