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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.07, 3,097.62 and 968.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.07, 3,097.62 and 968.88 is: 1,452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.07 : 3,097.62 = 968.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.07/3,097.62 = 968.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.07x = 3,097.62 × 968.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.07x = 3,001,222.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,222.07/2,066.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.62

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