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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.05, 3,121.10 and 969.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.05, 3,121.10 and 969.53 is: 1,455.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.05 : 3,121.10 = 969.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.05/3,121.10 = 969.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.05x = 3,121.10 × 969.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.05x = 3,026,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,000.08/2,079.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.47

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