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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.26, 3,097.87 and 969.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.26, 3,097.87 and 969.01 is: 1,453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.26 : 3,097.87 = 969.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.26/3,097.87 = 969.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.26x = 3,097.87 × 969.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.26x = 3,001,867.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,867.01/2,065.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.51

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