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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.28, 4,057.11 and 973.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.28, 4,057.11 and 973.50 is: 1,459.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.28 : 4,057.11 = 973.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.28/4,057.11 = 973.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.28x = 4,057.11 × 973.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.28x = 3,949,596.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,596.59/2,705.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.96

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