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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.92, 3,121.02 and 848.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.92, 3,121.02 and 848.19 is: 1,272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.92 : 3,121.02 = 848.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.92/3,121.02 = 848.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.92x = 3,121.02 × 848.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.92x = 2,647,217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,217.95/2,079.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.75

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