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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.44, 3,079.26 and 820.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.44, 3,079.26 and 820.98 is: 1,231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.44 : 3,079.26 = 820.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.44/3,079.26 = 820.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.44x = 3,079.26 × 820.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.44x = 2,528,010.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,010.87/2,053.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.11

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