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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.67, 4,429.76 and 2,617.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.67, 4,429.76 and 2,617.36 is: 3,906.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.67 : 4,429.76 = 2,617.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.67/4,429.76 = 2,617.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.67x = 4,429.76 × 2,617.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.67x = 11,594,276.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,594,276.63/2,967.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.86

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