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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.03, 3,083.27 and 960.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.03, 3,083.27 and 960.49 is: 1,439.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.03 : 3,083.27 = 960.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.03/3,083.27 = 960.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.03x = 3,083.27 × 960.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.03x = 2,961,434.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,434.59/2,057.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.67

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