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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.91, 3,306.38 and 971.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.91, 3,306.38 and 971.42 is: 1,457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.91 : 3,306.38 = 971.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.91/3,306.38 = 971.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.91x = 3,306.38 × 971.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.91x = 3,211,862.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,862.27/2,203.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.35

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