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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082, 3,123.71 and 971.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082, 3,123.71 and 971.93 is: 1,458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082 : 3,123.71 = 971.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082/3,123.71 = 971.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082x = 3,123.71 × 971.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082x = 3,036,006.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,006.98/2,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.22

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