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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.47, 3,111.63 and 966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.47, 3,111.63 and 966.20 is: 1,447.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.47 : 3,111.63 = 966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.47/3,111.63 = 966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.47x = 3,111.63 × 966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.47x = 3,006,441.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,441.35/2,076.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.87

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