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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.08, 4,377.00 and 970.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.08, 4,377.00 and 970.22 is: 1,454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.08 : 4,377.00 = 970.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.08/4,377.00 = 970.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.08x = 4,377.00 × 970.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.08x = 4,246,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,667.52/2,919.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.80

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