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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.10, 3,106.92 and 975.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.10, 3,106.92 and 975.97 is: 1,462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.10 : 3,106.92 = 975.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.10/3,106.92 = 975.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.10x = 3,106.92 × 975.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.10x = 3,032,260.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,260.71/2,073.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.67

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