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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.99, 3,093.75 and 966.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.99, 3,093.75 and 966.71 is: 1,450.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.99 : 3,093.75 = 966.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.99/3,093.75 = 966.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.99x = 3,093.75 × 966.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.99x = 2,990,759.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,759.06/2,061.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.42

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