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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.09, 3,078.95 and 820.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.09, 3,078.95 and 820.35 is: 1,230.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.09 : 3,078.95 = 820.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.09/3,078.95 = 820.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.09x = 3,078.95 × 820.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.09x = 2,525,812.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,812.53/2,052.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.85

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