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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227, 4,451.28 and 1,967.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,227, 4,451.28 and 1,967.45 is: 2,713.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,227 : 4,451.28 = 1,967.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,227/4,451.28 = 1,967.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,227x = 4,451.28 × 1,967.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,227x = 8,757,670.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757,670.84/3,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,713.87

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