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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.05, 3,102.84 and 958.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.05, 3,102.84 and 958.01 is: 1,437.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.05 : 3,102.84 = 958.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.05/3,102.84 = 958.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.05x = 3,102.84 × 958.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.05x = 2,972,536.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,536.23/2,068.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.36

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