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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.21, 3,089.66 and 964.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.21, 3,089.66 and 964.68 is: 1,446.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.21 : 3,089.66 = 964.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.21/3,089.66 = 964.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.21x = 3,089.66 × 964.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.21x = 2,980,528.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,528.39/2,061.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.01

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