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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.38, 3,092.22 and 965.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.38, 3,092.22 and 965.82 is: 1,447.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.38 : 3,092.22 = 965.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.38/3,092.22 = 965.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.38x = 3,092.22 × 965.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.38x = 2,986,527.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,527.92/2,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.40

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