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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.13, 3,080.97 and 898.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.13, 3,080.97 and 898.88 is: 1,348.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.13 : 3,080.97 = 898.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.13/3,080.97 = 898.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.13x = 3,080.97 × 898.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.13x = 2,769,406.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,406.91/2,053.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.87

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