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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.72, 3,948.80 and 967.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.72, 3,948.80 and 967.08 is: 1,450.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.72 : 3,948.80 = 967.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.72/3,948.80 = 967.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.72x = 3,948.80 × 967.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.72x = 3,818,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,805.50/2,632.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.52

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