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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.95, 3,090.95 and 965.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.95, 3,090.95 and 965.10 is: 1,448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.95 : 3,090.95 = 965.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.95/3,090.95 = 965.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.95x = 3,090.95 × 965.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.95x = 2,983,071.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,071.02/2,059.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.13

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