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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.24, 3,099.64 and 971.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.24, 3,099.64 and 971.88 is: 1,457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.24 : 3,099.64 = 971.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.24/3,099.64 = 971.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.24x = 3,099.64 × 971.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.24x = 3,012,478.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,478.12/2,067.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.25

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