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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.63, 3,917.69 and 967.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.63, 3,917.69 and 967.19 is: 1,451.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.63 : 3,917.69 = 967.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.63/3,917.69 = 967.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.63x = 3,917.69 × 967.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.63x = 3,789,126.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,126.17/2,610.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.42

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