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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.07, 4,088.13 and 970.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.07, 4,088.13 and 970.16 is: 1,455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.07 : 4,088.13 = 970.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.07/4,088.13 = 970.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.07x = 4,088.13 × 970.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.07x = 3,966,119.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,966,119.76/2,725.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.42

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