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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.51, 3,201.52 and 1,967.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.51, 3,201.52 and 1,967.12 is: 2,711.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.51 : 3,201.52 = 1,967.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.51/3,201.52 = 1,967.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.51x = 3,201.52 × 1,967.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.51x = 6,297,774.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,297,774.02/2,322.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.62

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