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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.16, 4,418.28 and 970.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.16, 4,418.28 and 970.90 is: 1,456.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.16 : 4,418.28 = 970.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.16/4,418.28 = 970.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.16x = 4,418.28 × 970.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.16x = 4,289,708.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,708.05/2,945.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.53

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