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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.59, 4,046.96 and 967.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.59, 4,046.96 and 967.81 is: 1,450.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.59 : 4,046.96 = 967.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.59/4,046.96 = 967.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.59x = 4,046.96 × 967.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.59x = 3,916,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,916,683.52/2,699.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.84

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