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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.04, 4,051.96 and 969.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.04, 4,051.96 and 969.26 is: 1,454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.04 : 4,051.96 = 969.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.04/4,051.96 = 969.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.04x = 4,051.96 × 969.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.04x = 3,927,402.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927,402.75/2,701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.03

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