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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.05, 3,113.29 and 1,209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.05, 3,113.29 and 1,209.73 is: 1,812.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.05 : 3,113.29 = 1,209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.05/3,113.29 = 1,209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.05x = 3,113.29 × 1,209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.05x = 3,766,240.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,240.31/2,078.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.39

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