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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.25, 3,080.28 and 899

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.25, 3,080.28 and 899 is: 1,348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.25 : 3,080.28 = 899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.25/3,080.28 = 899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.25x = 3,080.28 × 899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.25x = 2,769,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,171.72/2,053.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.68

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