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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.08, 3,070.76 and 955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.08, 3,070.76 and 955.44 is: 1,431.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.08 : 3,070.76 = 955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.08/3,070.76 = 955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.08x = 3,070.76 × 955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.08x = 2,933,926.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,926.93/2,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.13

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