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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.63, 3,111.39 and 965.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.63, 3,111.39 and 965.39 is: 1,447.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.63 : 3,111.39 = 965.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.63/3,111.39 = 965.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.63x = 3,111.39 × 965.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.63x = 3,003,699.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,699.19/2,075.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.13

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