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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.24, 3,569.92 and 1,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.24, 3,569.92 and 1,967 is: 2,956.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.24 : 3,569.92 = 1,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.24/3,569.92 = 1,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.24x = 3,569.92 × 1,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.24x = 7,022,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,022,032.64/2,375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,956.35

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