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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.26, 4,089.74 and 2,302.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.26, 4,089.74 and 2,302.85 is: 3,173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.26 : 4,089.74 = 2,302.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.26/4,089.74 = 2,302.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.26x = 4,089.74 × 2,302.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.26x = 9,418,025.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,418,025.80/2,967.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.99

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