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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.62, 4,782.93 and 967.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.62, 4,782.93 and 967.47 is: 1,451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.62 : 4,782.93 = 967.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.62/4,782.93 = 967.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.62x = 4,782.93 × 967.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.62x = 4,627,326.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,326.11/3,188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.20

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