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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.08, 4,010.82 and 1,973.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.08, 4,010.82 and 1,973.96 is: 2,723.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.08 : 4,010.82 = 1,973.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.08/4,010.82 = 1,973.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.08x = 4,010.82 × 1,973.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.08x = 7,917,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,917,198.25/2,907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.42

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