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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.74, 3,085.11 and 887.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.74, 3,085.11 and 887.10 is: 1,330.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.74 : 3,085.11 = 887.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.74/3,085.11 = 887.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.74x = 3,085.11 × 887.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.74x = 2,736,801.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,801.08/2,056.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.65

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