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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.12, 3,080.25 and 958.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.12, 3,080.25 and 958.77 is: 1,437.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.12 : 3,080.25 = 958.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.12/3,080.25 = 958.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.12x = 3,080.25 × 958.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.12x = 2,953,251.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,251.29/2,054.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.72

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