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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.21, 3,091.15 and 965.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.21, 3,091.15 and 965.68 is: 1,447.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.21 : 3,091.15 = 965.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.21/3,091.15 = 965.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.21x = 3,091.15 × 965.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.21x = 2,985,061.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,061.73/2,062.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.51

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