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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.20, 3,916.80 and 967.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.20, 3,916.80 and 967.17 is: 1,450.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.20 : 3,916.80 = 967.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.20/3,916.80 = 967.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.20x = 3,916.80 × 967.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.20x = 3,788,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,211.46/2,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.76

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