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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.76, 4,051.86 and 969.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.76, 4,051.86 and 969.40 is: 1,454.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.76 : 4,051.86 = 969.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.76/4,051.86 = 969.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.76x = 4,051.86 × 969.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.76x = 3,927,873.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927,873.08/2,700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.36

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