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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.96, 3,091.38 and 966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.96, 3,091.38 and 966.56 is: 1,449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.96 : 3,091.38 = 966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.96/3,091.38 = 966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.96x = 3,091.38 × 966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.96x = 2,987,988.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,988.80/2,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.81

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