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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.20, 3,791.77 and 967.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.20, 3,791.77 and 967.68 is: 1,451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.20 : 3,791.77 = 967.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.20/3,791.77 = 967.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.20x = 3,791.77 × 967.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.20x = 3,669,219.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,219.99/2,528.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.32

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