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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.64, 4,451.97 and 1,324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.64, 4,451.97 and 1,324.15 is: 1,986.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.64 : 4,451.97 = 1,324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.64/4,451.97 = 1,324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.64x = 4,451.97 × 1,324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.64x = 5,895,076.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,895,076.08/2,967.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.45

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