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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.33, 3,113.08 and 965.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.33, 3,113.08 and 965.78 is: 1,448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.33 : 3,113.08 = 965.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.33/3,113.08 = 965.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.33x = 3,113.08 × 965.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.33x = 3,006,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,555.77/2,075.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.72

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