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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.18, 3,074.16 and 955.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.18, 3,074.16 and 955.02 is: 1,430.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.18 : 3,074.16 = 955.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.18/3,074.16 = 955.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.18x = 3,074.16 × 955.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.18x = 2,935,884.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,884.28/2,052.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.62

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