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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.59, 3,074.99 and 954.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.59, 3,074.99 and 954.60 is: 1,432.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.59 : 3,074.99 = 954.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.59/3,074.99 = 954.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.59x = 3,074.99 × 954.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.59x = 2,935,380.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,380.68/2,049.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.18

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