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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.46, 4,373.88 and 967.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.46, 4,373.88 and 967.86 is: 1,452.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.46 : 4,373.88 = 967.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.46/4,373.88 = 967.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.46x = 4,373.88 × 967.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.46x = 4,233,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,303.50/2,915.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.02

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