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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.81, 3,085.34 and 960.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.81, 3,085.34 and 960.45 is: 1,439.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.81 : 3,085.34 = 960.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.81/3,085.34 = 960.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.81x = 3,085.34 × 960.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.81x = 2,963,310.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,310.00/2,058.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.33

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