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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.14, 3,118.86 and 780.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.14, 3,118.86 and 780.62 is: 1,170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.14 : 3,118.86 = 780.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.14/3,118.86 = 780.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.14x = 3,118.86 × 780.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.14x = 2,434,628.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,628.90/2,079.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.98

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