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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.48, 4,372.80 and 967.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.48, 4,372.80 and 967.43 is: 1,451.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.48 : 4,372.80 = 967.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.48/4,372.80 = 967.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.48x = 4,372.80 × 967.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.48x = 4,230,377.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,230,377.90/2,915.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.01

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