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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.79, 3,120.90 and 782.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.79, 3,120.90 and 782.17 is: 1,173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.79 : 3,120.90 = 782.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.79/3,120.90 = 782.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.79x = 3,120.90 × 782.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.79x = 2,441,074.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,074.35/2,079.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.71

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