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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.69, 3,082.84 and 899.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.69, 3,082.84 and 899.63 is: 1,349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.69 : 3,082.84 = 899.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.69/3,082.84 = 899.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.69x = 3,082.84 × 899.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.69x = 2,773,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,397.69/2,054.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.79

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