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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.80, 3,075.30 and 955.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.80, 3,075.30 and 955.50 is: 1,432.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.80 : 3,075.30 = 955.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.80/3,075.30 = 955.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.80x = 3,075.30 × 955.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.80x = 2,938,449.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,449.15/2,050.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.83

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