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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.55, 3,093.39 and 966.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.55, 3,093.39 and 966.03 is: 1,449.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.55 : 3,093.39 = 966.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.55/3,093.39 = 966.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.55x = 3,093.39 × 966.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.55x = 2,988,295.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,295.94/2,061.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.54

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