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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.14, 4,058.13 and 973.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.14, 4,058.13 and 973.02 is: 1,460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.14 : 4,058.13 = 973.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.14/4,058.13 = 973.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.14x = 4,058.13 × 973.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.14x = 3,948,641.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,641.65/2,704.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.22

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