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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.31, 3,087.59 and 961.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.31, 3,087.59 and 961.95 is: 1,441.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.31 : 3,087.59 = 961.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.31/3,087.59 = 961.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.31x = 3,087.59 × 961.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.31x = 2,970,102.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,102.39/2,060.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.58

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