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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.05, 3,094.14 and 966.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.05, 3,094.14 and 966.53 is: 1,450.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.05 : 3,094.14 = 966.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.05/3,094.14 = 966.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.05x = 3,094.14 × 966.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.05x = 2,990,563.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,563.66/2,062.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.29

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