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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.46, 2,955.69 and 1,420.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.46, 2,955.69 and 1,420.07 is: 2,130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.46 : 2,955.69 = 1,420.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.46/2,955.69 = 1,420.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.46x = 2,955.69 × 1,420.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.46x = 4,197,271.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,271.92/1,970.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.10

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