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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.84, 4,050.33 and 970.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.84, 4,050.33 and 970.06 is: 1,454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.84 : 4,050.33 = 970.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.84/4,050.33 = 970.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.84x = 4,050.33 × 970.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.84x = 3,929,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,063.12/2,701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.22

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