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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.09, 3,080.86 and 944.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.09, 3,080.86 and 944.13 is: 1,415.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.09 : 3,080.86 = 944.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.09/3,080.86 = 944.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.09x = 3,080.86 × 944.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.09x = 2,908,732.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,732.35/2,055.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.38

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