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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.07, 2,421.93 and 969.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.07, 2,421.93 and 969.10 is: 1,337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.07 : 2,421.93 = 969.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.07/2,421.93 = 969.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.07x = 2,421.93 × 969.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.07x = 2,347,092.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,092.36/1,755.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.32

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