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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.86, 3,095.80 and 968.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.86, 3,095.80 and 968.61 is: 1,452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.86 : 3,095.80 = 968.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.86/3,095.80 = 968.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.86x = 3,095.80 × 968.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.86x = 2,998,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,620.42/2,064.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.22

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