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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.28, 4,084.72 and 967.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.28, 4,084.72 and 967.62 is: 1,451.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.28 : 4,084.72 = 967.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.28/4,084.72 = 967.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.28x = 4,084.72 × 967.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.28x = 3,952,456.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,952,456.77/2,723.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.36

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