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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.68, 3,081.96 and 960.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.68, 3,081.96 and 960.66 is: 1,439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.68 : 3,081.96 = 960.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.68/3,081.96 = 960.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.68x = 3,081.96 × 960.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.68x = 2,960,715.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,715.69/2,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.56

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