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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.90, 3,101.31 and 971.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.90, 3,101.31 and 971.70 is: 1,457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.90 : 3,101.31 = 971.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.90/3,101.31 = 971.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.90x = 3,101.31 × 971.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.90x = 3,013,542.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,542.93/2,067.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.30

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