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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.51, 4,222.98 and 967.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.51, 4,222.98 and 967.46 is: 1,450.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.51 : 4,222.98 = 967.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.51/4,222.98 = 967.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.51x = 4,222.98 × 967.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.51x = 4,085,543.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,543.12/2,816.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.57

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