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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.77, 3,099.33 and 970.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.77, 3,099.33 and 970.25 is: 1,455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.77 : 3,099.33 = 970.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.77/3,099.33 = 970.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.77x = 3,099.33 × 970.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.77x = 3,007,109.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,109.44/2,065.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.68

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