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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078, 3,117 and 780.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078, 3,117 and 780.08 is: 1,170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078 : 3,117 = 780.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078/3,117 = 780.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078x = 3,117 × 780.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078x = 2,431,509.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,509.36/2,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.12

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