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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.69, 3,085.84 and 901.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.69, 3,085.84 and 901.63 is: 1,352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.69 : 3,085.84 = 901.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.69/3,085.84 = 901.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.69x = 3,085.84 × 901.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.69x = 2,782,285.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,285.92/2,056.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.80

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