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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.14, 4,230.66 and 970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.14, 4,230.66 and 970.80 is: 1,456.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.14 : 4,230.66 = 970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.14/4,230.66 = 970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.14x = 4,230.66 × 970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.14x = 4,107,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107,124.73/2,820.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.36

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