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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.80, 4,051.44 and 970.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.80, 4,051.44 and 970.20 is: 1,454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.80 : 4,051.44 = 970.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.80/4,051.44 = 970.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.80x = 4,051.44 × 970.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.80x = 3,930,707.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,707.09/2,701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.85

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