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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.48, 4,376.43 and 970.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.48, 4,376.43 and 970.31 is: 1,454.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.48 : 4,376.43 = 970.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.48/4,376.43 = 970.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.48x = 4,376.43 × 970.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.48x = 4,246,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,504.73/2,919.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.54

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