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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.08, 3,081.36 and 899.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.08, 3,081.36 and 899.68 is: 1,349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.08 : 3,081.36 = 899.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.08/3,081.36 = 899.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.08x = 3,081.36 × 899.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.08x = 2,772,237.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,237.96/2,054.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.63

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