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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.80, 4,048.80 and 969.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.80, 4,048.80 and 969.02 is: 1,452.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.80 : 4,048.80 = 969.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.80/4,048.80 = 969.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.80x = 4,048.80 × 969.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.80x = 3,923,368.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,923,368.18/2,700.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.67

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