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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.78, 3,121.20 and 620.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.78, 3,121.20 and 620.02 is: 930.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.78 : 3,121.20 = 620.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.78/3,121.20 = 620.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.78x = 3,121.20 × 620.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.78x = 1,935,206.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,206.42/2,080.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.04

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