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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.02, 4,224.64 and 967.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.02, 4,224.64 and 967.69 is: 1,451.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.02 : 4,224.64 = 967.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.02/4,224.64 = 967.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.02x = 4,224.64 × 967.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.02x = 4,088,144.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,144.74/2,817.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.23

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