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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.90, 3,091.12 and 965.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.90, 3,091.12 and 965.48 is: 1,448.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.90 : 3,091.12 = 965.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.90/3,091.12 = 965.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.90x = 3,091.12 × 965.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.90x = 2,984,414.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,414.54/2,060.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.11

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