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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.10, 4,227.73 and 970.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.10, 4,227.73 and 970.18 is: 1,454.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.10 : 4,227.73 = 970.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.10/4,227.73 = 970.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.10x = 4,227.73 × 970.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.10x = 4,101,646.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,646.10/2,819.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.95

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