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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.88, 4,224.27 and 967.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.88, 4,224.27 and 967.47 is: 1,450.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.88 : 4,224.27 = 967.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.88/4,224.27 = 967.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.88x = 4,224.27 × 967.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.88x = 4,086,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,086,854.50/2,816.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.84

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