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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.34, 3,080.01 and 957.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.34, 3,080.01 and 957.10 is: 1,435.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.34 : 3,080.01 = 957.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.34/3,080.01 = 957.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.34x = 3,080.01 × 957.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.34x = 2,947,877.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,877.57/2,053.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.65

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