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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.24, 4,453.93 and 2,188.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.24, 4,453.93 and 2,188.13 is: 3,284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.24 : 4,453.93 = 2,188.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.24/4,453.93 = 2,188.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.24x = 4,453.93 × 2,188.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.24x = 9,745,777.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,745,777.85/2,967.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.46

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