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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.56, 3,075.84 and 955.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.56, 3,075.84 and 955.24 is: 1,432.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.56 : 3,075.84 = 955.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.56/3,075.84 = 955.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.56x = 3,075.84 × 955.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.56x = 2,938,157.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,157.71/2,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.86

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