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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.76, 3,103.19 and 973.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.76, 3,103.19 and 973.56 is: 1,459.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.76 : 3,103.19 = 973.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.76/3,103.19 = 973.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.76x = 3,103.19 × 973.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.76x = 3,021,141.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,141.66/2,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.66

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