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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.96, 3,081.44 and 821.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.96, 3,081.44 and 821.04 is: 1,231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.96 : 3,081.44 = 821.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.96/3,081.44 = 821.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.96x = 3,081.44 × 821.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.96x = 2,529,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,975.99/2,053.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.76

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