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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.44, 3,034.08 and 970.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.44, 3,034.08 and 970.74 is: 1,454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.44 : 3,034.08 = 970.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.44/3,034.08 = 970.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.44x = 3,034.08 × 970.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.44x = 2,945,302.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,302.82/2,024.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.87

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