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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.51, 3,014.01 and 968.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.51, 3,014.01 and 968.63 is: 1,452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.51 : 3,014.01 = 968.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.51/3,014.01 = 968.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.51x = 3,014.01 × 968.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.51x = 2,919,445.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,445.44/2,009.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.82

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