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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.24, 3,120.36 and 847.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.24, 3,120.36 and 847.36 is: 1,271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.24 : 3,120.36 = 847.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.24/3,120.36 = 847.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.24x = 3,120.36 × 847.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.24x = 2,644,068.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,068.25/2,080.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.04

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