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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.13, 4,057.45 and 973.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.13, 4,057.45 and 973.73 is: 1,459.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.13 : 4,057.45 = 973.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.13/4,057.45 = 973.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.13x = 4,057.45 × 973.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.13x = 3,950,860.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,860.79/2,707.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.43

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