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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.34, 3,091.52 and 964.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.34, 3,091.52 and 964.77 is: 1,447.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.34 : 3,091.52 = 964.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.34/3,091.52 = 964.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.34x = 3,091.52 × 964.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.34x = 2,982,605.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,605.75/2,060.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.63

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