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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.19, 3,102.03 and 898.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.19, 3,102.03 and 898.31 is: 1,346.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.19 : 3,102.03 = 898.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.19/3,102.03 = 898.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.19x = 3,102.03 × 898.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.19x = 2,786,569.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,569.06/2,069.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.70

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