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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.76, 4,048.86 and 967.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.76, 4,048.86 and 967.40 is: 1,451.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.76 : 4,048.86 = 967.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.76/4,048.86 = 967.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.76x = 4,048.86 × 967.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.76x = 3,916,867.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,916,867.16/2,698.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.36

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