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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.48, 3,098 and 970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.48, 3,098 and 970.24 is: 1,454.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.48 : 3,098 = 970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.48/3,098 = 970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.48x = 3,098 × 970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.48x = 3,005,803.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,803.52/2,066.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.55

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