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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.72, 3,084.20 and 960.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.72, 3,084.20 and 960.72 is: 1,441.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.72 : 3,084.20 = 960.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.72/3,084.20 = 960.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.72x = 3,084.20 × 960.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.72x = 2,963,052.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,052.62/2,055.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.37

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