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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.80, 4,052.22 and 970.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.80, 4,052.22 and 970.44 is: 1,455.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.80 : 4,052.22 = 970.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.80/4,052.22 = 970.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.80x = 4,052.22 × 970.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.80x = 3,932,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,436.38/2,701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.49

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