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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.94, 4,051.81 and 969.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.94, 4,051.81 and 969.97 is: 1,455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.94 : 4,051.81 = 969.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.94/4,051.81 = 969.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.94x = 4,051.81 × 969.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.94x = 3,930,125.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,125.23/2,700.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.10

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