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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.13, 4,451.48 and 887.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.13, 4,451.48 and 887.14 is: 1,330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.13 : 4,451.48 = 887.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.13/4,451.48 = 887.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.13x = 4,451.48 × 887.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.13x = 3,949,085.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,085.97/2,967.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.94

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