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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.67, 4,450.42 and 1,323.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.67, 4,450.42 and 1,323.91 is: 1,985.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.67 : 4,450.42 = 1,323.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.67/4,450.42 = 1,323.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.67x = 4,450.42 × 1,323.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.67x = 5,891,955.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,891,955.54/2,967.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.38

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