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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.06, 3,113.16 and 905.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.06, 3,113.16 and 905.16 is: 1,357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.06 : 3,113.16 = 905.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.06/3,113.16 = 905.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.06x = 3,113.16 × 905.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.06x = 2,817,907.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,907.91/2,075.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.99

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