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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.30, 3,104.40 and 973.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.30, 3,104.40 and 973.07 is: 1,459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.30 : 3,104.40 = 973.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.30/3,104.40 = 973.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.30x = 3,104.40 × 973.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.30x = 3,020,782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,782.99/2,069.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.81

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