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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.01, 3,308.12 and 973.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.01, 3,308.12 and 973.41 is: 1,460.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.01 : 3,308.12 = 973.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.01/3,308.12 = 973.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.01x = 3,308.12 × 973.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.01x = 3,220,157.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,157.09/2,205.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.38

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