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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.84, 3,076.74 and 896.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.84, 3,076.74 and 896.68 is: 1,345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.84 : 3,076.74 = 896.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.84/3,076.74 = 896.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.84x = 3,076.74 × 896.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.84x = 2,758,851.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,851.22/2,050.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.23

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