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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.31, 3,111.19 and 904.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.31, 3,111.19 and 904.42 is: 1,355.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.31 : 3,111.19 = 904.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.31/3,111.19 = 904.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.31x = 3,111.19 × 904.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.31x = 2,813,822.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,813,822.46/2,075.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.86

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