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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.41, 3,112.11 and 978.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.41, 3,112.11 and 978.21 is: 1,467.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.41 : 3,112.11 = 978.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.41/3,112.11 = 978.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.41x = 3,112.11 × 978.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.41x = 3,044,297.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,297.12/2,074.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.55

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