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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.58, 3,089.40 and 964.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.58, 3,089.40 and 964.38 is: 1,445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.58 : 3,089.40 = 964.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.58/3,089.40 = 964.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.58x = 3,089.40 × 964.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.58x = 2,979,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,355.57/2,060.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.88

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