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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.85, 3,097.32 and 970.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.85, 3,097.32 and 970.57 is: 1,453.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.85 : 3,097.32 = 970.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.85/3,097.32 = 970.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.85x = 3,097.32 × 970.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.85x = 3,006,165.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,165.87/2,067.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.76

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