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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.54, 3,920.04 and 970.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.54, 3,920.04 and 970.20 is: 1,454.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.54 : 3,920.04 = 970.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.54/3,920.04 = 970.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.54x = 3,920.04 × 970.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.54x = 3,803,222.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,222.81/2,614.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.64

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