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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.56, 3,083.76 and 903.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.56, 3,083.76 and 903.12 is: 1,354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.56 : 3,083.76 = 903.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.56/3,083.76 = 903.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.56x = 3,083.76 × 903.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.56x = 2,785,005.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,005.33/2,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.21

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