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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.04, 3,104.57 and 973.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.04, 3,104.57 and 973.21 is: 1,460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.04 : 3,104.57 = 973.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.04/3,104.57 = 973.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.04x = 3,104.57 × 973.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.04x = 3,021,398.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,398.57/2,069.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.29

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