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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.14, 4,451.52 and 887.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.14, 4,451.52 and 887.24 is: 1,331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.14 : 4,451.52 = 887.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.14/4,451.52 = 887.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.14x = 4,451.52 × 887.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.14x = 3,949,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,566.60/2,967.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.10

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