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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.52, 4,050.24 and 968.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.52, 4,050.24 and 968.80 is: 1,453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.52 : 4,050.24 = 968.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.52/4,050.24 = 968.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.52x = 4,050.24 × 968.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.52x = 3,923,872.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,923,872.51/2,700.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.01

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