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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.50, 3,077.22 and 955.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.50, 3,077.22 and 955.25 is: 1,432.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.50 : 3,077.22 = 955.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.50/3,077.22 = 955.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.50x = 3,077.22 × 955.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.50x = 2,939,514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,514.41/2,051.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.86

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