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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.17, 3,914.33 and 967.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.17, 3,914.33 and 967.28 is: 1,450.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.17 : 3,914.33 = 967.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.17/3,914.33 = 967.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.17x = 3,914.33 × 967.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.17x = 3,786,228.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,228.71/2,611.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.01

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