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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.89, 3,308.50 and 973.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.89, 3,308.50 and 973.15 is: 1,460.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.89 : 3,308.50 = 973.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.89/3,308.50 = 973.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.89x = 3,308.50 × 973.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.89x = 3,219,661.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,661.91/2,204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.24

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