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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.26, 3,119.31 and 846.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.26, 3,119.31 and 846.99 is: 1,270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.26 : 3,119.31 = 846.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.26/3,119.31 = 846.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.26x = 3,119.31 × 846.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.26x = 2,642,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,024.38/2,080.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.05

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