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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.00, 3,099.35 and 956.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.00, 3,099.35 and 956.86 is: 1,433.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.00 : 3,099.35 = 956.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.00/3,099.35 = 956.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.00x = 3,099.35 × 956.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.00x = 2,965,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,635.76/2,069.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.37

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