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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.67, 4,450.29 and 1,117.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.67, 4,450.29 and 1,117.86 is: 1,676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.67 : 4,450.29 = 1,117.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.67/4,450.29 = 1,117.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.67x = 4,450.29 × 1,117.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.67x = 4,974,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974,801.18/2,967.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.33

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