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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.76, 4,229.75 and 970.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.76, 4,229.75 and 970.86 is: 1,456.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.76 : 4,229.75 = 970.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.76/4,229.75 = 970.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.76x = 4,229.75 × 970.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.76x = 4,106,490.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,490.23/2,819.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.33

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