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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.27, 3,107.11 and 975.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.27, 3,107.11 and 975.34 is: 1,463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.27 : 3,107.11 = 975.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.27/3,107.11 = 975.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.27x = 3,107.11 × 975.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.27x = 3,030,491.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,491.94/2,071.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.11

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