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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.76, 3,084.66 and 959.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.76, 3,084.66 and 959.98 is: 1,440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.76 : 3,084.66 = 959.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.76/3,084.66 = 959.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.76x = 3,084.66 × 959.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.76x = 2,961,211.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,211.91/2,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.45

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