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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.28, 4,050.96 and 969.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.28, 4,050.96 and 969.04 is: 1,453.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.28 : 4,050.96 = 969.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.28/4,050.96 = 969.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.28x = 4,050.96 × 969.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.28x = 3,925,542.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,542.28/2,700.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.75

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