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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.84, 3,091.30 and 965.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.84, 3,091.30 and 965.61 is: 1,447.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.84 : 3,091.30 = 965.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.84/3,091.30 = 965.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.84x = 3,091.30 × 965.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.84x = 2,984,987.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,987.78/2,061.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.73

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