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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,740.58, 5,610.47 and 967.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,740.58, 5,610.47 and 967.19 is: 1,450.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,740.58 : 5,610.47 = 967.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,740.58/5,610.47 = 967.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,740.58x = 5,610.47 × 967.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,740.58x = 5,426,357.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,426,357.59/3,740.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.67

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