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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.60, 3,104.42 and 974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.60, 3,104.42 and 974.40 is: 1,460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.60 : 3,104.42 = 974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.60/3,104.42 = 974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.60x = 3,104.42 × 974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.60x = 3,024,946.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,946.85/2,070.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.90

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