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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.26, 3,119.34 and 780.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.26, 3,119.34 and 780.82 is: 1,170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.26 : 3,119.34 = 780.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.26/3,119.34 = 780.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.26x = 3,119.34 × 780.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.26x = 2,435,643.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,643.06/2,080.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.84

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