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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.36, 3,116 and 982.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.36, 3,116 and 982.12 is: 1,472.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.36 : 3,116 = 982.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.36/3,116 = 982.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.36x = 3,116 × 982.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.36x = 3,060,285.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,285.92/2,078.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.45

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