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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.46, 3,088.98 and 964.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.46, 3,088.98 and 964.26 is: 1,445.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.46 : 3,088.98 = 964.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.46/3,088.98 = 964.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.46x = 3,088.98 × 964.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.46x = 2,978,579.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,579.85/2,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.59

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