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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.30, 3,116.55 and 845.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.30, 3,116.55 and 845.30 is: 1,267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.30 : 3,116.55 = 845.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.30/3,116.55 = 845.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.30x = 3,116.55 × 845.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.30x = 2,634,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,419.72/2,078.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.58

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