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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.07, 3,118.73 and 847.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.07, 3,118.73 and 847.14 is: 1,270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.07 : 3,118.73 = 847.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.07/3,118.73 = 847.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.07x = 3,118.73 × 847.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.07x = 2,641,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,996.70/2,080.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.15

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