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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.38, 3,080.22 and 885.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.38, 3,080.22 and 885.10 is: 1,327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.38 : 3,080.22 = 885.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.38/3,080.22 = 885.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.38x = 3,080.22 × 885.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.38x = 2,726,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,302.72/2,054.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.07

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