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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.34, 3,916.47 and 967.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.34, 3,916.47 and 967.85 is: 1,451.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.34 : 3,916.47 = 967.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.34/3,916.47 = 967.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.34x = 3,916.47 × 967.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.34x = 3,790,555.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,555.49/2,611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.57

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