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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.82, 3,075.15 and 895.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.82, 3,075.15 and 895.22 is: 1,342.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.82 : 3,075.15 = 895.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.82/3,075.15 = 895.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.82x = 3,075.15 × 895.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.82x = 2,752,935.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,935.78/2,050.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.36

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