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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055, 3,083.22 and 900.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055, 3,083.22 and 900.84 is: 1,351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055 : 3,083.22 = 900.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055/3,083.22 = 900.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055x = 3,083.22 × 900.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055x = 2,777,487.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,487.90/2,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.58

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