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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.34, 3,094.52 and 966.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.34, 3,094.52 and 966.77 is: 1,450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.34 : 3,094.52 = 966.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.34/3,094.52 = 966.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.34x = 3,094.52 × 966.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.34x = 2,991,689.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,689.10/2,062.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.63

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