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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.84, 3,081.45 and 884.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.84, 3,081.45 and 884.93 is: 1,327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.84 : 3,081.45 = 884.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.84/3,081.45 = 884.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.84x = 3,081.45 × 884.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.84x = 2,726,867.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,867.55/2,054.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.05

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