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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.96, 3,107.16 and 975.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.96, 3,107.16 and 975.48 is: 1,463.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.96 : 3,107.16 = 975.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.96/3,107.16 = 975.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.96x = 3,107.16 × 975.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.96x = 3,030,972.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,972.44/2,070.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.56

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