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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.72, 3,092.60 and 966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.72, 3,092.60 and 966.48 is: 1,449.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.72 : 3,092.60 = 966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.72/3,092.60 = 966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.72x = 3,092.60 × 966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.72x = 2,988,936.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,936.05/2,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.03

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