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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.52, 3,080.34 and 958.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.52, 3,080.34 and 958.23 is: 1,436.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.52 : 3,080.34 = 958.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.52/3,080.34 = 958.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.52x = 3,080.34 × 958.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.52x = 2,951,674.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,674.20/2,054.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.67

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