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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.09, 3,118.23 and 780.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.09, 3,118.23 and 780.12 is: 1,170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.09 : 3,118.23 = 780.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.09/3,118.23 = 780.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.09x = 3,118.23 × 780.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.09x = 2,432,593.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,593.59/2,079.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.03

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