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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.44, 3,080.98 and 821.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.44, 3,080.98 and 821.53 is: 1,232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.44 : 3,080.98 = 821.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.44/3,080.98 = 821.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.44x = 3,080.98 × 821.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.44x = 2,531,117.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,117.50/2,054.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.02

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