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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.25, 3,082.59 and 884.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.25, 3,082.59 and 884.22 is: 1,326.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.25 : 3,082.59 = 884.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.25/3,082.59 = 884.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.25x = 3,082.59 × 884.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.25x = 2,725,687.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,687.73/2,054.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.85

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