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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.30, 3,077.95 and 955.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.30, 3,077.95 and 955.10 is: 1,433.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.30 : 3,077.95 = 955.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.30/3,077.95 = 955.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.30x = 3,077.95 × 955.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.30x = 2,939,750.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,750.05/2,051.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.12

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