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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.09, 3,118.20 and 780.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.09, 3,118.20 and 780.67 is: 1,170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.09 : 3,118.20 = 780.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.09/3,118.20 = 780.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.09x = 3,118.20 × 780.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.09x = 2,434,285.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,285.19/2,080.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.28

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