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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.96, 3,079.41 and 956.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.96, 3,079.41 and 956.70 is: 1,435.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.96 : 3,079.41 = 956.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.96/3,079.41 = 956.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.96x = 3,079.41 × 956.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.96x = 2,946,071.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,071.55/2,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.04

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