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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.42, 3,081.56 and 900.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.42, 3,081.56 and 900.18 is: 1,350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.42 : 3,081.56 = 900.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.42/3,081.56 = 900.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.42x = 3,081.56 × 900.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.42x = 2,773,958.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,958.68/2,054.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.24

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