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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.49, 3,794.09 and 970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.49, 3,794.09 and 970.24 is: 1,455.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.49 : 3,794.09 = 970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.49/3,794.09 = 970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.49x = 3,794.09 × 970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.49x = 3,681,158.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,158.91/2,529.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.30

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