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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.70, 3,181.05 and 966.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.70, 3,181.05 and 966.45 is: 1,449.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.70 : 3,181.05 = 966.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.70/3,181.05 = 966.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.70x = 3,181.05 × 966.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.70x = 3,074,325.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,325.77/2,120.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.68

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