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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054, 3,081.72 and 899.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054, 3,081.72 and 899.84 is: 1,350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054 : 3,081.72 = 899.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054/3,081.72 = 899.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054x = 3,081.72 × 899.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054x = 2,773,054.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,054.92/2,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.08

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