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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.91, 3,645.27 and 970.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.91, 3,645.27 and 970.11 is: 1,455.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.91 : 3,645.27 = 970.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.91/3,645.27 = 970.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.91x = 3,645.27 × 970.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.91x = 3,536,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,312.88/2,429.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.33

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