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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.92, 4,451.50 and 1,324.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.92, 4,451.50 and 1,324.09 is: 1,985.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.92 : 4,451.50 = 1,324.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.92/4,451.50 = 1,324.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.92x = 4,451.50 × 1,324.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.92x = 5,894,172.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,894,172.20/2,967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.96

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