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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.66, 3,079.71 and 958.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.66, 3,079.71 and 958.11 is: 1,436.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.66 : 3,079.71 = 958.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.66/3,079.71 = 958.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.66x = 3,079.71 × 958.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.66x = 2,950,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,700.95/2,054.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.11

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