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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.71, 4,412.75 and 967.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.71, 4,412.75 and 967.47 is: 1,451.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.71 : 4,412.75 = 967.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.71/4,412.75 = 967.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.71x = 4,412.75 × 967.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.71x = 4,269,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,203.24/2,941.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.27

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