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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.05, 3,643.31 and 967.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.05, 3,643.31 and 967.23 is: 1,451.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.05 : 3,643.31 = 967.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.05/3,643.31 = 967.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.05x = 3,643.31 × 967.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.05x = 3,523,921.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,921.15/2,427.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.93

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