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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.22, 4,050.89 and 970.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.22, 4,050.89 and 970.44 is: 1,454.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.22 : 4,050.89 = 970.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.22/4,050.89 = 970.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.22x = 4,050.89 × 970.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.22x = 3,931,145.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,145.69/2,702.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.78

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