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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.40, 4,372.20 and 967.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.40, 4,372.20 and 967.14 is: 1,450.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.40 : 4,372.20 = 967.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.40/4,372.20 = 967.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.40x = 4,372.20 × 967.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.40x = 4,228,529.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,529.51/2,915.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.41

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