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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.09, 4,047.71 and 967.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.09, 4,047.71 and 967.50 is: 1,450.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.09 : 4,047.71 = 967.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.09/4,047.71 = 967.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.09x = 4,047.71 × 967.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.09x = 3,916,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,916,154.59/2,700.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.38

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