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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.99, 3,119.67 and 847.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.99, 3,119.67 and 847.41 is: 1,270.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.99 : 3,119.67 = 847.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.99/3,119.67 = 847.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.99x = 3,119.67 × 847.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.99x = 2,643,639.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,639.55/2,079.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.99

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