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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.40, 4,344.26 and 1,967.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.40, 4,344.26 and 1,967.80 is: 2,716.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.40 : 4,344.26 = 1,967.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.40/4,344.26 = 1,967.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.40x = 4,344.26 × 1,967.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.40x = 8,548,634.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,548,634.83/3,147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.09

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