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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.59, 3,106.89 and 975.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.59, 3,106.89 and 975.06 is: 1,463.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.59 : 3,106.89 = 975.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.59/3,106.89 = 975.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.59x = 3,106.89 × 975.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.59x = 3,029,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,404.16/2,070.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.07

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