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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.92, 3,080.88 and 958.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.92, 3,080.88 and 958.80 is: 1,438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.92 : 3,080.88 = 958.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.92/3,080.88 = 958.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.92x = 3,080.88 × 958.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.92x = 2,953,947.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,947.74/2,053.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.20

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