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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.37, 3,918.20 and 967.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.37, 3,918.20 and 967.56 is: 1,451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.37 : 3,918.20 = 967.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.37/3,918.20 = 967.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.37x = 3,918.20 × 967.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.37x = 3,791,088.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791,088.75/2,611.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.77

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