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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.18, 3,113.40 and 964.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.18, 3,113.40 and 964.92 is: 1,446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.18 : 3,113.40 = 964.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.18/3,113.40 = 964.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.18x = 3,113.40 × 964.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.18x = 3,004,181.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,181.93/2,076.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.98

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