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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.04, 3,086.03 and 960.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.04, 3,086.03 and 960.81 is: 1,441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.04 : 3,086.03 = 960.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.04/3,086.03 = 960.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.04x = 3,086.03 × 960.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.04x = 2,965,083.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,083.68/2,057.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.43

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