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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.16, 3,087.75 and 962.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.16, 3,087.75 and 962.60 is: 1,443.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.16 : 3,087.75 = 962.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.16/3,087.75 = 962.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.16x = 3,087.75 × 962.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.16x = 2,972,268.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,268.15/2,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.44

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