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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.02, 4,053.99 and 971.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.02, 4,053.99 and 971.30 is: 1,456.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.02 : 4,053.99 = 971.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.02/4,053.99 = 971.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.02x = 4,053.99 × 971.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.02x = 3,937,640.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,640.49/2,703.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.76

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