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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.90, 3,098.27 and 969.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.90, 3,098.27 and 969.18 is: 1,454.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.90 : 3,098.27 = 969.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.90/3,098.27 = 969.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.90x = 3,098.27 × 969.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.90x = 3,002,781.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,781.32/2,064.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.20

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