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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.24, 4,051.88 and 969.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.24, 4,051.88 and 969.88 is: 1,454.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.24 : 4,051.88 = 969.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.24/4,051.88 = 969.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.24x = 4,051.88 × 969.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.24x = 3,929,837.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,837.37/2,701.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.83

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