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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.18, 3,104.64 and 973.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.18, 3,104.64 and 973.44 is: 1,459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.18 : 3,104.64 = 973.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.18/3,104.64 = 973.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.18x = 3,104.64 × 973.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.18x = 3,022,180.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,180.76/2,070.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.86

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