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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.46, 4,372.14 and 967.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.46, 4,372.14 and 967.11 is: 1,450.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.46 : 4,372.14 = 967.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.46/4,372.14 = 967.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.46x = 4,372.14 × 967.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.46x = 4,228,340.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,340.32/2,914.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.82

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