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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.02, 3,647.70 and 970.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.02, 3,647.70 and 970.14 is: 1,455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.02 : 3,647.70 = 970.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.02/3,647.70 = 970.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.02x = 3,647.70 × 970.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.02x = 3,538,779.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,779.68/2,431.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.68

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