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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.15, 3,096.59 and 968.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.15, 3,096.59 and 968.10 is: 1,450.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.15 : 3,096.59 = 968.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.15/3,096.59 = 968.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.15x = 3,096.59 × 968.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.15x = 2,997,799.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,799.59/2,066.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.91

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