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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.06, 4,053.78 and 971.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.06, 4,053.78 and 971.28 is: 1,456.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.06 : 4,053.78 = 971.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.06/4,053.78 = 971.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.06x = 4,053.78 × 971.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.06x = 3,937,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,355.44/2,703.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.63

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