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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.29, 4,229.02 and 970.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.29, 4,229.02 and 970.36 is: 1,455.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.29 : 4,229.02 = 970.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.29/4,229.02 = 970.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.29x = 4,229.02 × 970.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.29x = 4,103,671.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,103,671.85/2,819.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.57

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