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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.13, 3,082.47 and 899.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.13, 3,082.47 and 899.88 is: 1,350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.13 : 3,082.47 = 899.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.13/3,082.47 = 899.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.13x = 3,082.47 × 899.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.13x = 2,773,853.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,853.10/2,054.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.38

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