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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.17, 3,079.80 and 957.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.17, 3,079.80 and 957.24 is: 1,435.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.17 : 3,079.80 = 957.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.17/3,079.80 = 957.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.17x = 3,079.80 × 957.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.17x = 2,948,107.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,107.75/2,053.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.88

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