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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,918.53, 4,376.36 and 970.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,918.53, 4,376.36 and 970.07 is: 1,454.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,918.53 : 4,376.36 = 970.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,918.53/4,376.36 = 970.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,918.53x = 4,376.36 × 970.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,918.53x = 4,245,375.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,375.55/2,918.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.63

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