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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056, 3,084 and 901.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056, 3,084 and 901.75 is: 1,352.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056 : 3,084 = 901.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056/3,084 = 901.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056x = 3,084 × 901.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056x = 2,780,997
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,997/2,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.63

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