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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.56, 3,097.92 and 970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.56, 3,097.92 and 970.24 is: 1,454.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.56 : 3,097.92 = 970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.56/3,097.92 = 970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.56x = 3,097.92 × 970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.56x = 3,005,725.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,725.90/2,066.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.46

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