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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.72, 4,051.64 and 970.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.72, 4,051.64 and 970.94 is: 1,455.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.72 : 4,051.64 = 970.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.72/4,051.64 = 970.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.72x = 4,051.64 × 970.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.72x = 3,933,874.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,874.23/2,702.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.53

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