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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.64, 3,179.28 and 965.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.64, 3,179.28 and 965.04 is: 1,446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.64 : 3,179.28 = 965.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.64/3,179.28 = 965.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.64x = 3,179.28 × 965.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.64x = 3,068,132.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,132.37/2,120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.80

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