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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.55, 3,096.39 and 968.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.55, 3,096.39 and 968.03 is: 1,452.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.55 : 3,096.39 = 968.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.55/3,096.39 = 968.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.55x = 3,096.39 × 968.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.55x = 2,997,398.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,398.41/2,063.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.54

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