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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.64, 4,229.91 and 970.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.64, 4,229.91 and 970.30 is: 1,455.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.64 : 4,229.91 = 970.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.64/4,229.91 = 970.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.64x = 4,229.91 × 970.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.64x = 4,104,281.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104,281.67/2,819.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.60

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