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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967, 4,451.22 and 915

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967, 4,451.22 and 915 is: 1,372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967 : 4,451.22 = 915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967/4,451.22 = 915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967x = 4,451.22 × 915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967x = 4,072,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,866.30/2,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.72

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