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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.25, 4,451.12 and 915.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.25, 4,451.12 and 915.25 is: 1,372.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.25 : 4,451.12 = 915.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.25/4,451.12 = 915.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.25x = 4,451.12 × 915.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.25x = 4,073,887.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,073,887.58/2,967.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.95

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