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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.20, 3,089.84 and 964.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.20, 3,089.84 and 964.86 is: 1,446.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.20 : 3,089.84 = 964.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.20/3,089.84 = 964.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.20x = 3,089.84 × 964.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.20x = 2,981,258.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,258.20/2,061.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.37

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