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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.84, 3,113.68 and 905.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.84, 3,113.68 and 905.68 is: 1,358.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.84 : 3,113.68 = 905.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.84/3,113.68 = 905.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.84x = 3,113.68 × 905.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.84x = 2,819,997.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,997.70/2,075.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.49

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