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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.94, 3,117.80 and 780.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.94, 3,117.80 and 780.11 is: 1,169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.94 : 3,117.80 = 780.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.94/3,117.80 = 780.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.94x = 3,117.80 × 780.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.94x = 2,432,226.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,226.96/2,078.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.94

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