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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.62, 4,048.14 and 967.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.62, 4,048.14 and 967.26 is: 1,450.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.62 : 4,048.14 = 967.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.62/4,048.14 = 967.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.62x = 4,048.14 × 967.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.62x = 3,915,603.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,603.90/2,698.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.97

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