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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.61, 4,376.61 and 970.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.61, 4,376.61 and 970.44 is: 1,454.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.61 : 4,376.61 = 970.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.61/4,376.61 = 970.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.61x = 4,376.61 × 970.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.61x = 4,247,237.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,237.41/2,919.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.73

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