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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.06, 3,084.21 and 958.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.06, 3,084.21 and 958.86 is: 1,439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.06 : 3,084.21 = 958.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.06/3,084.21 = 958.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.06x = 3,084.21 × 958.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.06x = 2,957,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,325.60/2,055.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.05

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