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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.84, 3,084.09 and 959.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.84, 3,084.09 and 959.82 is: 1,440.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.84 : 3,084.09 = 959.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.84/3,084.09 = 959.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.84x = 3,084.09 × 959.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.84x = 2,960,186.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,186.43/2,054.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.59

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