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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.47, 3,920.54 and 969.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.47, 3,920.54 and 969.80 is: 1,454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.47 : 3,920.54 = 969.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.47/3,920.54 = 969.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.47x = 3,920.54 × 969.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.47x = 3,802,130.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,130.36/2,613.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.82

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