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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.84, 3,103.32 and 973.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.84, 3,103.32 and 973.28 is: 1,459.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.84 : 3,103.32 = 973.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.84/3,103.32 = 973.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.84x = 3,103.32 × 973.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.84x = 3,020,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,399.29/2,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.24

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