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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.54, 3,080.58 and 820.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.54, 3,080.58 and 820.92 is: 1,231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.54 : 3,080.58 = 820.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.54/3,080.58 = 820.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.54x = 3,080.58 × 820.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.54x = 2,528,909.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,909.73/2,053.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.49

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