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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.90, 3,144.96 and 970.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.90, 3,144.96 and 970.90 is: 1,456.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.90 : 3,144.96 = 970.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.90/3,144.96 = 970.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.90x = 3,144.96 × 970.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.90x = 3,053,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,433.80/2,096.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.17

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