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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.50, 3,085.75 and 960.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.50, 3,085.75 and 960.94 is: 1,441.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.50 : 3,085.75 = 960.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.50/3,085.75 = 960.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.50x = 3,085.75 × 960.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.50x = 2,965,216.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,216.49/2,056.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.88

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