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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.72, 3,094.90 and 968.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.72, 3,094.90 and 968.18 is: 1,451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.72 : 3,094.90 = 968.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.72/3,094.90 = 968.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.72x = 3,094.90 × 968.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.72x = 2,996,420.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,420.28/2,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.25

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