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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.78, 3,121.20 and 541.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.78, 3,121.20 and 541.78 is: 812.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.78 : 3,121.20 = 541.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.78/3,121.20 = 541.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.78x = 3,121.20 × 541.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.78x = 1,691,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,003.74/2,080.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.68

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