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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.64, 4,055.88 and 971.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.64, 4,055.88 and 971.92 is: 1,458.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.64 : 4,055.88 = 971.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.64/4,055.88 = 971.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.64x = 4,055.88 × 971.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.64x = 3,941,990.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941,990.89/2,703.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.03

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