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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.56, 3,104.34 and 899.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.56, 3,104.34 and 899.52 is: 1,349.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.56 : 3,104.34 = 899.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.56/3,104.34 = 899.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.56x = 3,104.34 × 899.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.56x = 2,792,415.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,415.92/2,069.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.28

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