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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.29, 3,073.84 and 954.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.29, 3,073.84 and 954.51 is: 1,431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.29 : 3,073.84 = 954.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.29/3,073.84 = 954.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.29x = 3,073.84 × 954.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.29x = 2,934,011.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,011.02/2,050.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.02

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