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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.69, 3,301.02 and 967.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.69, 3,301.02 and 967.47 is: 1,451.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.69 : 3,301.02 = 967.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.69/3,301.02 = 967.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.69x = 3,301.02 × 967.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.69x = 3,193,637.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,637.82/2,199.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.86

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