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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064, 3,094.72 and 968.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064, 3,094.72 and 968.64 is: 1,452.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064 : 3,094.72 = 968.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064/3,094.72 = 968.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064x = 3,094.72 × 968.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064x = 2,997,669.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,669.58/2,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.36

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