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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.19, 3,076.53 and 898.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.19, 3,076.53 and 898.75 is: 1,347.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.19 : 3,076.53 = 898.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.19/3,076.53 = 898.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.19x = 3,076.53 × 898.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.19x = 2,765,031.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,031.34/2,052.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.36

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