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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.44, 3,075.66 and 896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.44, 3,075.66 and 896.20 is: 1,344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.44 : 3,075.66 = 896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.44/3,075.66 = 896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.44x = 3,075.66 × 896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.44x = 2,756,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,406.49/2,050.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.30

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