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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.09, 3,119.10 and 847.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.09, 3,119.10 and 847.27 is: 1,270.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.09 : 3,119.10 = 847.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.09/3,119.10 = 847.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.09x = 3,119.10 × 847.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.09x = 2,642,719.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,719.86/2,080.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.48

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