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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.55, 3,118.12 and 846.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.55, 3,118.12 and 846.52 is: 1,268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.55 : 3,118.12 = 846.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.55/3,118.12 = 846.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.55x = 3,118.12 × 846.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.55x = 2,639,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,550.94/2,080.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.68

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