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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.06, 3,103.34 and 899.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.06, 3,103.34 and 899.18 is: 1,348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.06 : 3,103.34 = 899.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.06/3,103.34 = 899.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.06x = 3,103.34 × 899.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.06x = 2,790,461.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,461.26/2,070.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.01

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