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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.41, 3,089.12 and 964.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.41, 3,089.12 and 964.55 is: 1,446.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.41 : 3,089.12 = 964.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.41/3,089.12 = 964.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.41x = 3,089.12 × 964.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.41x = 2,979,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,610.70/2,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.83

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