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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.04, 3,791.50 and 967.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.04, 3,791.50 and 967.48 is: 1,451.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.04 : 3,791.50 = 967.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.04/3,791.50 = 967.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.04x = 3,791.50 × 967.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.04x = 3,668,200.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,200.42/2,528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.01

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