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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.93, 3,103.38 and 973.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.93, 3,103.38 and 973.29 is: 1,459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.93 : 3,103.38 = 973.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.93/3,103.38 = 973.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.93x = 3,103.38 × 973.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.93x = 3,020,488.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,488.72/2,068.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.93

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