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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.46, 4,095.99 and 1,772.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.46, 4,095.99 and 1,772.93 is: 2,447.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.46 : 4,095.99 = 1,772.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.46/4,095.99 = 1,772.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.46x = 4,095.99 × 1,772.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.46x = 7,261,889.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,261,889.98/2,967.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.17

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