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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.48, 3,120.60 and 847.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.48, 3,120.60 and 847.24 is: 1,270.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.48 : 3,120.60 = 847.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.48/3,120.60 = 847.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.48x = 3,120.60 × 847.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.48x = 2,643,897.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,897.14/2,080.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.81

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