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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.93, 3,101.49 and 972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.93, 3,101.49 and 972 is: 1,457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.93 : 3,101.49 = 972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.93/3,101.49 = 972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.93x = 3,101.49 × 972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.93x = 3,014,648.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,648.28/2,067.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.81

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