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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.84, 4,057.32 and 973.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.84, 4,057.32 and 973.48 is: 1,460.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.84 : 4,057.32 = 973.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.84/4,057.32 = 973.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.84x = 4,057.32 × 973.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.84x = 3,949,719.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,719.87/2,704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.24

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