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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.21, 3,408.57 and 973.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.21, 3,408.57 and 973.59 is: 1,461.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.21 : 3,408.57 = 973.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.21/3,408.57 = 973.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.21x = 3,408.57 × 973.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.21x = 3,318,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,549.67/2,271.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.14

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