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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.96, 3,305.51 and 970.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.96, 3,305.51 and 970.21 is: 1,455.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.96 : 3,305.51 = 970.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.96/3,305.51 = 970.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.96x = 3,305.51 × 970.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.96x = 3,207,038.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,038.86/2,202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.79

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