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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.75, 3,082.85 and 900.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.75, 3,082.85 and 900.59 is: 1,351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.75 : 3,082.85 = 900.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.75/3,082.85 = 900.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.75x = 3,082.85 × 900.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.75x = 2,776,379.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,379.38/2,054.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.20

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