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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.31, 3,112.16 and 905.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.31, 3,112.16 and 905.67 is: 1,358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.31 : 3,112.16 = 905.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.31/3,112.16 = 905.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.31x = 3,112.16 × 905.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.31x = 2,818,585.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,585.42/2,075.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.15

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