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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.08, 3,081.45 and 958.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.08, 3,081.45 and 958.07 is: 1,437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.08 : 3,081.45 = 958.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.08/3,081.45 = 958.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.08x = 3,081.45 × 958.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.08x = 2,952,229.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,229.39/2,053.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.95

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