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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.61, 3,091.85 and 965.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.61, 3,091.85 and 965.69 is: 1,448.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.61 : 3,091.85 = 965.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.61/3,091.85 = 965.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.61x = 3,091.85 × 965.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.61x = 2,985,768.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,768.63/2,060.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.97

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