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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.98, 3,071.84 and 953.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.98, 3,071.84 and 953.03 is: 1,427.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.98 : 3,071.84 = 953.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.98/3,071.84 = 953.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.98x = 3,071.84 × 953.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.98x = 2,927,555.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,555.68/2,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.39

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