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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.08, 3,079.95 and 957.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.08, 3,079.95 and 957.06 is: 1,436.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.08 : 3,079.95 = 957.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.08/3,079.95 = 957.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.08x = 3,079.95 × 957.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.08x = 2,947,696.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,696.95/2,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.44

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