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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.67, 4,434.06 and 2,620.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.67, 4,434.06 and 2,620.47 is: 3,911.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.67 : 4,434.06 = 2,620.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.67/4,434.06 = 2,620.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.67x = 4,434.06 × 2,620.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.67x = 11,619,321.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,619,321.21/2,970.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.35

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