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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.21, 3,075.93 and 955.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.21, 3,075.93 and 955.23 is: 1,433.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.21 : 3,075.93 = 955.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.21/3,075.93 = 955.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.21x = 3,075.93 × 955.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.21x = 2,938,220.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,220.61/2,050.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.13

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