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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.30, 3,080.40 and 820.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.30, 3,080.40 and 820.40 is: 1,230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.30 : 3,080.40 = 820.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.30/3,080.40 = 820.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.30x = 3,080.40 × 820.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.30x = 2,527,160.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,160.16/2,053.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.78

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