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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.45, 3,091.70 and 965.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.45, 3,091.70 and 965.60 is: 1,448.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.45 : 3,091.70 = 965.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.45/3,091.70 = 965.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.45x = 3,091.70 × 965.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.45x = 2,985,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,345.52/2,060.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.88

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