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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.12, 3,108.70 and 976.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.12, 3,108.70 and 976.23 is: 1,464.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.12 : 3,108.70 = 976.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.12/3,108.70 = 976.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.12x = 3,108.70 × 976.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.12x = 3,034,803.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,803.76/2,072.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.59

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