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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.83, 3,309.06 and 973.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.83, 3,309.06 and 973.13 is: 1,460.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.83 : 3,309.06 = 973.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.83/3,309.06 = 973.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.83x = 3,309.06 × 973.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.83x = 3,220,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,145.56/2,204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.50

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