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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.26, 3,643.87 and 967.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.26, 3,643.87 and 967.53 is: 1,451.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.26 : 3,643.87 = 967.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.26/3,643.87 = 967.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.26x = 3,643.87 × 967.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.26x = 3,525,553.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,553.54/2,428.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.88

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