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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.40, 3,084.48 and 960.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.40, 3,084.48 and 960.66 is: 1,440.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.40 : 3,084.48 = 960.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.40/3,084.48 = 960.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.40x = 3,084.48 × 960.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.40x = 2,963,136.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,136.56/2,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.23

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