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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.20, 3,081.30 and 958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.20, 3,081.30 and 958.20 is: 1,437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.20 : 3,081.30 = 958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.20/3,081.30 = 958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.20x = 3,081.30 × 958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.20x = 2,952,501.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,501.66/2,054.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.30

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