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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.70, 3,643.05 and 967.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.70, 3,643.05 and 967.87 is: 1,451.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.70 : 3,643.05 = 967.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.70/3,643.05 = 967.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.70x = 3,643.05 × 967.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.70x = 3,525,993.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,993.33/2,428.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.80

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