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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.02, 3,108.06 and 976.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.02, 3,108.06 and 976.76 is: 1,464.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.02 : 3,108.06 = 976.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.02/3,108.06 = 976.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.02x = 3,108.06 × 976.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.02x = 3,035,828.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,828.69/2,073.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.45

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