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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.63, 3,092.43 and 965.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.63, 3,092.43 and 965.88 is: 1,448.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.63 : 3,092.43 = 965.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.63/3,092.43 = 965.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.63x = 3,092.43 × 965.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.63x = 2,986,916.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,916.29/2,061.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.81

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