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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.33, 3,210.03 and 970.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.33, 3,210.03 and 970.14 is: 1,455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.33 : 3,210.03 = 970.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.33/3,210.03 = 970.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.33x = 3,210.03 × 970.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.33x = 3,114,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114,178.50/2,139.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.68

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