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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.38, 3,087.53 and 964.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.38, 3,087.53 and 964.45 is: 1,445.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.38 : 3,087.53 = 964.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.38/3,087.53 = 964.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.38x = 3,087.53 × 964.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.38x = 2,977,768.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,768.31/2,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.25

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