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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.74, 3,310.44 and 973.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.74, 3,310.44 and 973.72 is: 1,460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.74 : 3,310.44 = 973.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.74/3,310.44 = 973.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.74x = 3,310.44 × 973.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.74x = 3,223,441.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,441.64/2,207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.06

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