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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.33, 4,447.86 and 1,117.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.33, 4,447.86 and 1,117.65 is: 1,675.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.33 : 4,447.86 = 1,117.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.33/4,447.86 = 1,117.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.33x = 4,447.86 × 1,117.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.33x = 4,971,144.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,144.48/2,967.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.29

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