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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.42, 4,373.01 and 967.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.42, 4,373.01 and 967.56 is: 1,450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.42 : 4,373.01 = 967.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.42/4,373.01 = 967.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.42x = 4,373.01 × 967.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.42x = 4,231,149.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,149.56/2,916.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.80

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