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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.99, 3,092.25 and 965.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.99, 3,092.25 and 965.71 is: 1,448.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.99 : 3,092.25 = 965.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.99/3,092.25 = 965.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.99x = 3,092.25 × 965.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.99x = 2,986,211.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,211.92/2,060.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.92

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