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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.80, 3,917.35 and 967.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.80, 3,917.35 and 967.00 is: 1,450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.80 : 3,917.35 = 967.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.80/3,917.35 = 967.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.80x = 3,917.35 × 967.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.80x = 3,788,068.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,068.87/2,610.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.92

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