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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.06, 3,921.95 and 970.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.06, 3,921.95 and 970.75 is: 1,456.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.06 : 3,921.95 = 970.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.06/3,921.95 = 970.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.06x = 3,921.95 × 970.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.06x = 3,807,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,807,232.96/2,614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.44

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