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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.06, 3,087.21 and 961.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.06, 3,087.21 and 961.70 is: 1,441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.06 : 3,087.21 = 961.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.06/3,087.21 = 961.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.06x = 3,087.21 × 961.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.06x = 2,968,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,969.86/2,060.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.21

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