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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.90, 4,452.33 and 1,324.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.90, 4,452.33 and 1,324.41 is: 1,986.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.90 : 4,452.33 = 1,324.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.90/4,452.33 = 1,324.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.90x = 4,452.33 × 1,324.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.90x = 5,896,710.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,896,710.38/2,967.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.83

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