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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.40, 3,105.06 and 974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.40, 3,105.06 and 974.20 is: 1,461.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.40 : 3,105.06 = 974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.40/3,105.06 = 974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.40x = 3,105.06 × 974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.40x = 3,024,949.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,949.45/2,070.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.05

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