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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.15, 3,082.20 and 958.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.15, 3,082.20 and 958.44 is: 1,437.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.15 : 3,082.20 = 958.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.15/3,082.20 = 958.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.15x = 3,082.20 × 958.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.15x = 2,954,103.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,103.77/2,055.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.42

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