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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.09, 4,450.65 and 1,235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.09, 4,450.65 and 1,235.73 is: 1,853.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.09 : 4,450.65 = 1,235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.09/4,450.65 = 1,235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.09x = 4,450.65 × 1,235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.09x = 5,499,801.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,499,801.72/2,967.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.60

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