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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.56, 3,647.74 and 970.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.56, 3,647.74 and 970.76 is: 1,456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.56 : 3,647.74 = 970.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.56/3,647.74 = 970.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.56x = 3,647.74 × 970.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.56x = 3,541,080.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,080.08/2,431.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.30

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