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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.27, 3,083.91 and 959.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.27, 3,083.91 and 959.47 is: 1,439.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.27 : 3,083.91 = 959.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.27/3,083.91 = 959.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.27x = 3,083.91 × 959.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.27x = 2,958,919.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,919.13/2,055.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.67

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