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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.84, 3,096.77 and 968.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.84, 3,096.77 and 968.28 is: 1,452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.84 : 3,096.77 = 968.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.84/3,096.77 = 968.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.84x = 3,096.77 × 968.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.84x = 2,998,535.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,535.61/2,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.90

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