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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.90, 4,091.67 and 2,501.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.90, 4,091.67 and 2,501.34 is: 3,448.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.90 : 4,091.67 = 2,501.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.90/4,091.67 = 2,501.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.90x = 4,091.67 × 2,501.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.90x = 10,234,657.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,234,657.84/2,967.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.45

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