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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.46, 3,080.16 and 957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.46, 3,080.16 and 957.20 is: 1,435.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.46 : 3,080.16 = 957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.46/3,080.16 = 957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.46x = 3,080.16 × 957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.46x = 2,948,329.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,329.15/2,053.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.79

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