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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.28, 4,372.92 and 967.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.28, 4,372.92 and 967.64 is: 1,451.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.28 : 4,372.92 = 967.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.28/4,372.92 = 967.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.28x = 4,372.92 × 967.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.28x = 4,231,412.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,412.31/2,915.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.46

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