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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.71, 3,091.91 and 966.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.71, 3,091.91 and 966.17 is: 1,448.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.71 : 3,091.91 = 966.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.71/3,091.91 = 966.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.71x = 3,091.91 × 966.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.71x = 2,987,313.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,313.58/2,062.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.25

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