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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.01, 4,228.62 and 970.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.01, 4,228.62 and 970.11 is: 1,455.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.01 : 4,228.62 = 970.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.01/4,228.62 = 970.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.01x = 4,228.62 × 970.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.01x = 4,102,222.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,222.91/2,819.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.20

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