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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.10, 4,454.14 and 916.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.10, 4,454.14 and 916.62 is: 1,375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.10 : 4,454.14 = 916.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.10/4,454.14 = 916.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.10x = 4,454.14 × 916.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.10x = 4,082,753.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,753.81/2,969.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.08

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