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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.04, 3,920.40 and 970.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.04, 3,920.40 and 970.76 is: 1,455.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.04 : 3,920.40 = 970.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.04/3,920.40 = 970.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.04x = 3,920.40 × 970.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.04x = 3,805,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,767.50/2,614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.89

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