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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.62, 3,080.34 and 957.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.62, 3,080.34 and 957.60 is: 1,436.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.62 : 3,080.34 = 957.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.62/3,080.34 = 957.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.62x = 3,080.34 × 957.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.62x = 2,949,733.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,733.58/2,053.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.36

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