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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.65, 4,966.70 and 970.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.65, 4,966.70 and 970.71 is: 1,456.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.65 : 4,966.70 = 970.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.65/4,966.70 = 970.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.65x = 4,966.70 × 970.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.65x = 4,821,225.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,821,225.36/3,310.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.28

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