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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.44, 3,120.78 and 781.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.44, 3,120.78 and 781.92 is: 1,172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.44 : 3,120.78 = 781.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.44/3,120.78 = 781.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.44x = 3,120.78 × 781.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.44x = 2,440,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,200.30/2,080.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.93

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