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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.52, 3,921.28 and 970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.52, 3,921.28 and 970.80 is: 1,456.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.52 : 3,921.28 = 970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.52/3,921.28 = 970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.52x = 3,921.28 × 970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.52x = 3,806,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,778.62/2,613.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.57

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