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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.70, 4,050.06 and 968.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.70, 4,050.06 and 968.92 is: 1,453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.70 : 4,050.06 = 968.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.70/4,050.06 = 968.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.70x = 4,050.06 × 968.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.70x = 3,924,184.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924,184.14/2,700.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.02

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