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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.76, 3,018.09 and 971.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.76, 3,018.09 and 971.49 is: 1,458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.76 : 3,018.09 = 971.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.76/3,018.09 = 971.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.76x = 3,018.09 × 971.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.76x = 2,932,039.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,039.40/2,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.17

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