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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.77, 3,080.56 and 820.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.77, 3,080.56 and 820.85 is: 1,231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.77 : 3,080.56 = 820.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.77/3,080.56 = 820.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.77x = 3,080.56 × 820.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.77x = 2,528,660.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,660.22/2,053.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.23

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