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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.50, 4,189.17 and 967.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.50, 4,189.17 and 967.50 is: 1,451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.50 : 4,189.17 = 967.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.50/4,189.17 = 967.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.50x = 4,189.17 × 967.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.50x = 4,053,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,021.98/2,791.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.92

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