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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.10, 3,121.22 and 848.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.10, 3,121.22 and 848.42 is: 1,273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.10 : 3,121.22 = 848.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.10/3,121.22 = 848.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.10x = 3,121.22 × 848.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.10x = 2,648,105.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,105.47/2,080.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.07

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