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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.57, 4,258.55 and 1,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.57, 4,258.55 and 1,967 is: 2,714.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.57 : 4,258.55 = 1,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.57/4,258.55 = 1,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.57x = 4,258.55 × 1,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.57x = 8,376,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,376,567.85/3,085.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.76

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