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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.77, 3,306.73 and 971.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.77, 3,306.73 and 971.02 is: 1,457.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.77 : 3,306.73 = 971.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.77/3,306.73 = 971.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.77x = 3,306.73 × 971.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.77x = 3,210,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,900.96/2,203.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.00

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