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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.92, 3,102.28 and 973.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.92, 3,102.28 and 973.52 is: 1,460.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.92 : 3,102.28 = 973.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.92/3,102.28 = 973.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.92x = 3,102.28 × 973.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.92x = 3,020,131.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,131.63/2,067.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.47

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