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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.88, 3,080.32 and 898.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.88, 3,080.32 and 898.48 is: 1,348.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.88 : 3,080.32 = 898.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.88/3,080.32 = 898.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.88x = 3,080.32 × 898.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.88x = 2,767,605.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,605.91/2,052.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.16

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