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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.51, 3,101.84 and 960.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.51, 3,101.84 and 960.84 is: 1,439.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.51 : 3,101.84 = 960.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.51/3,101.84 = 960.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.51x = 3,101.84 × 960.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.51x = 2,980,367.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,367.43/2,070.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.44

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