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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.02, 3,082.74 and 960.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.02, 3,082.74 and 960.60 is: 1,440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.02 : 3,082.74 = 960.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.02/3,082.74 = 960.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.02x = 3,082.74 × 960.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.02x = 2,961,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,280.04/2,056.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.30

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