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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.19, 3,085.09 and 901.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.19, 3,085.09 and 901.13 is: 1,352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.19 : 3,085.09 = 901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.19/3,085.09 = 901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.19x = 3,085.09 × 901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.19x = 2,780,067.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,067.15/2,056.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.05

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