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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.48, 3,921.72 and 970.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.48, 3,921.72 and 970.59 is: 1,455.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.48 : 3,921.72 = 970.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.48/3,921.72 = 970.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.48x = 3,921.72 × 970.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.48x = 3,806,382.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,382.21/2,614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.89

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