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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.06, 3,075.09 and 954.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.06, 3,075.09 and 954.75 is: 1,432.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.06 : 3,075.09 = 954.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.06/3,075.09 = 954.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.06x = 3,075.09 × 954.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.06x = 2,935,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,942.18/2,050.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.13

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