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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.61, 3,092.28 and 966.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.61, 3,092.28 and 966.22 is: 1,449.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.61 : 3,092.28 = 966.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.61/3,092.28 = 966.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.61x = 3,092.28 × 966.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.61x = 2,987,822.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,822.78/2,061.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.27

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