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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.00, 3,077.16 and 955.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.00, 3,077.16 and 955.42 is: 1,434.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.00 : 3,077.16 = 955.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.00/3,077.16 = 955.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.00x = 3,077.16 × 955.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.00x = 2,939,960.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,960.04/2,050.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.13

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