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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.04, 3,916.28 and 967.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.04, 3,916.28 and 967.71 is: 1,450.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.04 : 3,916.28 = 967.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.04/3,916.28 = 967.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.04x = 3,916.28 × 967.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.04x = 3,789,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,818.48/2,612.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.90

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