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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,918.24, 4,377.28 and 970.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,918.24, 4,377.28 and 970.48 is: 1,455.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,918.24 : 4,377.28 = 970.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,918.24/4,377.28 = 970.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,918.24x = 4,377.28 × 970.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,918.24x = 4,248,062.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,062.69/2,918.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.69

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