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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.44, 3,120.36 and 847.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.44, 3,120.36 and 847.83 is: 1,271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.44 : 3,120.36 = 847.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.44/3,120.36 = 847.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.44x = 3,120.36 × 847.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.44x = 2,645,534.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,534.82/2,080.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.62

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