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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.91, 3,080.13 and 820.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.91, 3,080.13 and 820.97 is: 1,231.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.91 : 3,080.13 = 820.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.91/3,080.13 = 820.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.91x = 3,080.13 × 820.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.91x = 2,528,694.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,694.33/2,053.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.16

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