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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.45, 4,444.70 and 1,731.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.45, 4,444.70 and 1,731.80 is: 2,593.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.45 : 4,444.70 = 1,731.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.45/4,444.70 = 1,731.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.45x = 4,444.70 × 1,731.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.45x = 7,697,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,697,300.58/2,967.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.91

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