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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.28, 3,120.92 and 781.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.28, 3,120.92 and 781.76 is: 1,172.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.28 : 3,120.92 = 781.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.28/3,120.92 = 781.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.28x = 3,120.92 × 781.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.28x = 2,439,810.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,810.42/2,080.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.83

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