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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.97, 3,919.02 and 970.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.97, 3,919.02 and 970.21 is: 1,454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.97 : 3,919.02 = 970.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.97/3,919.02 = 970.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.97x = 3,919.02 × 970.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.97x = 3,802,272.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,272.39/2,613.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.60

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