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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.12, 3,094.67 and 966.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.12, 3,094.67 and 966.71 is: 1,450.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.12 : 3,094.67 = 966.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.12/3,094.67 = 966.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.12x = 3,094.67 × 966.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.12x = 2,991,658.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,658.59/2,063.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.07

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