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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.94, 3,641.97 and 967.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.94, 3,641.97 and 967.09 is: 1,450.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.94 : 3,641.97 = 967.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.94/3,641.97 = 967.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.94x = 3,641.97 × 967.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.94x = 3,522,112.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,112.77/2,427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.66

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