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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.50, 4,160.82 and 1,967.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.50, 4,160.82 and 1,967.98 is: 2,716.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.50 : 4,160.82 = 1,967.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.50/4,160.82 = 1,967.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.50x = 4,160.82 × 1,967.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.50x = 8,188,410.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,188,410.54/3,014.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.34

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