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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.93, 3,075.18 and 955.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.93, 3,075.18 and 955.54 is: 1,432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.93 : 3,075.18 = 955.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.93/3,075.18 = 955.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.93x = 3,075.18 × 955.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.93x = 2,938,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,452.72/2,050.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.74

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