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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.16, 4,229.03 and 970.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.16, 4,229.03 and 970.03 is: 1,455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.16 : 4,229.03 = 970.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.16/4,229.03 = 970.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.16x = 4,229.03 × 970.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.16x = 4,102,285.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,285.97/2,819.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.14

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