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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.79, 3,093.66 and 965.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.79, 3,093.66 and 965.99 is: 1,449.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.79 : 3,093.66 = 965.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.79/3,093.66 = 965.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.79x = 3,093.66 × 965.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.79x = 2,988,452.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,452.36/2,061.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.45

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