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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.34, 4,070.02 and 982.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.34, 4,070.02 and 982.10 is: 1,473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.34 : 4,070.02 = 982.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.34/4,070.02 = 982.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.34x = 4,070.02 × 982.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.34x = 3,997,166.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,166.64/2,713.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.15

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