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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.56, 3,101.34 and 971.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.56, 3,101.34 and 971.12 is: 1,456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.56 : 3,101.34 = 971.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.56/3,101.34 = 971.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.56x = 3,101.34 × 971.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.56x = 3,011,773.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,773.30/2,067.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.68

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