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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.04, 3,763.52 and 970

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.04, 3,763.52 and 970 is: 1,454.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.04 : 3,763.52 = 970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.04/3,763.52 = 970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.04x = 3,763.52 × 970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.04x = 3,650,614.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,614.40/2,509.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.98

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