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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.80, 3,083.36 and 960.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.80, 3,083.36 and 960.27 is: 1,440.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.80 : 3,083.36 = 960.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.80/3,083.36 = 960.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.80x = 3,083.36 × 960.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.80x = 2,960,853.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,853.31/2,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.25

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