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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.13, 4,052.03 and 969.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.13, 4,052.03 and 969.75 is: 1,454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.13 : 4,052.03 = 969.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.13/4,052.03 = 969.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.13x = 4,052.03 × 969.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.13x = 3,929,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,451.24/2,701.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.75

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