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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.95, 3,012.26 and 969.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.95, 3,012.26 and 969.80 is: 1,454.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.95 : 3,012.26 = 969.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.95/3,012.26 = 969.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.95x = 3,012.26 × 969.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.95x = 2,921,269.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,269.84/2,007.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.86

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